Chapter 1754

Nicola realized Silas' intent, and her face turned increasingly pale. She tried to remove the handkerchief from her mouth, but he gripped her hands so tightly that it was impossible to free herself. Suddenly, he bent down and pressed his lips on her ear. His voice carried a dangerously seductive and devilish allure. "Nicola, how do you think Charles will react if he sees me here?" She struggled desperately, but the more she resisted, the more it fueled his anger. Finally, his patience ran out. The sound of fabric tearing began when Silas felt a sharp pain at the back of his neck. His eyes widened in disbelief as he stared intently at her pale face. Moments later, he collapsed to the ground, completely motionless. Nicola gripped the small box of silver needles from the nightstand behind her as she gasped for air. "Nicola!" Charles had called her numerous times, but she didn't reply. His uneasiness grew stronger after calling her name again and receiving no reply. He couldn't care