Chapter 175 The Young Man

Elaine was sweating profusely as she dismantled the paintings, and out of the corner of her eye, she noticed someone passing by. She pretended to wipe her sweat casually and glanced up. Their eyes met. The young man outside seemed quite curious about Elaine and the little shop. He knocked on the window and waved, as if he wanted to come in. "Darn it, what are you looking at!" The thug immediately became alert. He glanced outside and, seeing a strong-looking man, quickly hid the knife in his hand, stepped back into the shadow of the light, and pulled Elaine up by her clothes. He used her body to shield himself, keeping the knife pressed against her back. "Is that your husband? Why is he empty-handed? You lied to me!" The thug suddenly became angry and agitated. Elaine froze, realizing that the thug had mistaken the passing young man for her husband who would bring cash. She was being held hostage by the thug and glanced at the young man outside the shop. This might be her only cha