Chapter 428

What was that? Ian frowned—it felt sharp as it dug into his skin. Irene was glaring at him calmly. "A little push, and you will be in a world of pain." The temple is a vital spot for humans as it is a node where various nerves are connected, and any trauma leaves the victim vulnerable to injury. Irene did not have time to prepare when she came and could not bring anything lethal. All she had was the key she grabbed from a table—but even if she could not kill Ian, she could threaten him. Ian, however, did not think that she would hurt him. "Don't forget that I have your mother and child. Hurt me, and they die." "Take me to them," Irene demanded. "And I promise I won't hurt you." "No." Ian stared at her sideways. "But if you hurt me, they die." To no surprise, she did not dare to get rough with him—not when her baby had not been rescued. Taking her hand off himself, he chuckled when he finally saw what she was holding. "A key? You threatened me with that?" Irene held his gaze,