The True Heiress Slays (Quiana) novel Chapter 56

Chapter 56

Back in his quarters, Julius shed his black cloak and sat on the bed. Be rolled up his sleeve, revealing a scratch that could’ve been a lot worse–a near miss from the last throw. If he’d blinked, it would’ve been game over.

The scent and that voer–so familiar–had him wondering. Was it her!!

His brow furrowed as be tended to his scratch and changed clothes, making sure to be back in his wheelchair before the others got back. He wheeled himself into place, his mind a whirlwind of questions.

As the sun cast its first rays over the ocean, the cruise ship’s grand hall on the second deck came to life with the start of the auction at 8 am. The hosi, a woman with a voice that carried well, began the event, her words painting pictures of the rare treasures up for grabs.

Hugo scanned the crowd and found his sister Quiana tucked away in a quiet spot. Slipping up beside her, he whispered, “Hey, sis, did you hear! They’re selling a red fox today!

Quiana’s response was as sharp as a knife. “We’re not made of money”

Hugo was about to explain further, but she cut him off with a look that said it all. “I wasn’t even

But then, a playful voice broke through on his carpiece. “Hugo,” Edith said, “what if you hang out with me for a couple of days? I’ll cover the cost of

the fox.”

“Not happening,” Hugo replied, not even needing a moment to think

He quickly changed the subject, remembering something crucial. “Quiana, I saw Julius and 1

d his crew on b

crew on board last night”

With a firm tug on her hat, Quiana’s tone turned serious. “Keep your eyes open, she advised, then turned on her heel and disappeared through a side entrance, making her way to the third deck without another glance back.

Quiana was stopped short by a pair of bodyguards before she could even reach the hallway, “Whoa, hold it right there,” one of them said, stepping in her way.

“I can only block their signals for five minutes, Edith said urgently in her carpiece. “Make it counc

“More than enough time” Quiana replied, a flick of her wrist sending a nearly invisible silver needle flying. The two burly guards dropped like stones, drawing the attention of their colleagues who rushed over

Her eyes sparked with a fierce glint as Quiana moved through the corridor with lightning speed. By the time she passed, no one was left on their feet; a trail of guards littered the floor, along with a few guns that had been discarded.

The remaining guards‘ faces paled with fear as they stumbled backward. “We need to one started to say, but his words were cut off as a sudden, chilling sensation hit the back of their necks, and they too collapsed

was a figure cloaked in black, radiating an eerie presence.

Standing over them was a piz

Quiana’s gaze sharpened as she recognized the figure. “You again!” she said, her voice a mix of surprise and annoyance.

The figure’s mechanical voice responded, “Perhaps we should consider working together?”

“I don’t work with the likes of you Quiana scoffed, a silver needle glinting menacingly on her fingertip.

Julius finally recognized Quiana he seemed unfazed by her insult. His eyes, hidden behind the mask, showed a hint of intrigue. “Seems like we’re headed for a showdown,” he said with a casual shrug

Quiana didn’t waste any time, her moves sharp and calculated. The mysterious figure met her attacks with a series of defensive maneuvers, never once striking back.

Upstairs, the auction was in full swing, a mix of high tension and excitement, completely unaware of the intense exchange happening just below.

The surveillance guy’s eyes bugged out when he saw two black spots on his screens. Panic flashed across his face as he tried to buzz the third–floor gard, but all he got was dead air.

No time to hesitate–be hit the panic button, his voice echoing with aların: “We’ve got a security breach on three! The cameras are out, and we’ve Pan intrudert

A garbled voice came through the walkie–talkie from the ground floor, and Edith was all business. Tick–tock, you’ve got sixty seconds to clear out.”

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