The Unwavering Heart That Broke (Nathalie and Lance) novel Chapter 296

Camilla’s hands fumbled as she dialed Daniel’s number, her mind running wild with panic. The second he answered, she blurted out, “Daniel, what am I supposed to do? Nathalie is definitely going to come after me now.” Silence. Nothing but breath and static on the line.

“Daniel? Are you even listening?” Camilla’s voice shook. She could almost feel her anxiety doubling with every second he stayed quiet.

Finally, Daniel answered, his voice cold and distant. “You must be out of your mind, Camilla. Why would you do something like this?”

She stared at nothing, stunned. “What is that supposed to mean? You think I’m crazy? When I brought you this plan, you agreed!”

Daniel’s toņe sharpened. “I said I’d think about it. I never agreed.”

“You…” The word stuck in her throat, like she couldn’t believe what she was hearing anymore. “What are you saying right now?”

He heaved a sigh, the sound heavy through the phone. “Camilla, they’re gone. Why are you still hanging onto all that? Right now, there’s only one way left to save The Blair Group.”

She just sat there, speechless, the phone pressed against her ear but no words left to say.

***

The car cut through the night, tires humming against the highway. Lance’s voice was low from the passenger seat. “We’ve found her. Try not to worry.”

Nathalie gripped the wheel, knuckles white, her mind racing ahead to her grandmother. Right now, nothing else mattered

She didn’t respond, only kept her eyes locked on the road, pushing the car

faster than she ever would under normal circumstances.

As the city lights faded behind them, rows of neat townhouses appeared ahead, street lamps casting long shadows at the gates. At the entrance, a small group was waiting. Nicol and Aaron stood there, each on opposite sides, refusing to even glance at each other.

The moment Nathalie parked, both of them strode over in a hurry.

Aaron spoke first. “Nathalie, Leda’s inside. I’ve already got people keeping her safe. She’s okay, I swear. You can breathe now.”

Nicol shot him a sharp glare, brows tight. Did Aaron really not know whose side he was on? Trying to steal credit–what a joke.

Nathalie gave Nicol a glance. “Let’s go in and see her ourselves.”

‘Of course,” Nicol answered, nodding. He flicked Aaron a look that said, nice try, but you’re not impressing anyone.

Aaron just looked tired. He turned to Lance instead. “I’ve checked everything. Camilla was the one who had Leda brought here, but they didn’t touch her. She’s safe.”

Lance didn’t waste time. “How is she?”

‘She’s fine. Not scared, really,” Aaron replied.

‘Good.” Lance moved immediately to follow Nathalie.

They started toward the house, footsteps echoing across the pavement Suddenly, Nicol stopped short, tension snapping through his voice. “Wait–something’s off.”

Before anyone could react, he spun around and lunged for Nathalie.

Lance was closest He yanked her into his arms, holding her tight. The next moment, a dull thud hit the ground nearby, the concrete splintering with a tiny crater.

Nicol’s face went even paler “That was a silencer”

All at once, the bodyguards around them snapped to attention, shouts blending in the air.

“Guard Ms. Blair!”

“Protect Lance!”

Everyone scattered, searching for the shooter, scanning every shadow.

Lance didn’t let go of Nathalie, his grip unbreakable as he steered her

back toward the car.

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