Chapter 1437

Gloria's eyes widened in terror as she instinctively reached for her backpack. She remembered that the book Arabella had just given her prominently featured the words "Grand Cathay's Embroidery" on the cover. These people were after that secret technique. "Who are you?" Arabella asked, her voice steady as she stood her ground. "People who want your life," the leader replied, a menacing glint in his eyes. "Where's the book?" "I don't know," Arabella shot back defiantly, maintaining her composure. "Very well, you've got some spirit. I'll make your wish to disappear from this world come true. Even with you gone and the book still around, no one from Grand Cathay will ever eclipse Sapan in embroidery. "Get them!" At the leader's command, several of his accomplices surged forward, grabbing Arabella and dragging her toward the car. "Ms. Beaumont! Let her go! Let my mentor go!" Gloria cried out. She tried to intervene, but her strength was no match for these men. All she could do wa