Chapter 19 The abandoned chemical factory was filled with the pungent smell of chemical agents. Eloise was tied to a rusty iron chair, her wrists already rubbed raw, She stared at the frantic Cecilia in front of her, her voice unusually calm: "You can't escape." "Shut up! Cecilia raised her hand, leaving three blood marks on Eloise's face with her nails. "When Mario comes, I want you both to die together!" Five strong men behind her were setting up explosives, and one of them asked anxiously, "Ms. Rifkin, didn't we agree to just kidnap her?" Cecilia took out a stack of bills from her bag and threw them on the ground: "Now, do you want your lives or do you want to shut up with the money?" Eloise's pupils constricted suddenly - the package of C4 explosives at Cecilia's feet was enough to level the entire factory. The engine roared from a distance, and a black SUV crashed through the iron gate and rushed in. The moment the car door was kicked open, gunshots rang out. Mario dodged the bullet by leaning to the side, then shot the armed man in the knee. There were still fresh bloodstains on his face, indicating that he had fought his way in. "Mario! Cecilia screamed, pulling Eloise up and holding a dagger to her throat, "Move again and I'll slash her face!" Mario threw the away gun directly. Eloise struggled violently, "Are you crazy? Get out of here! She has a bomb..." Cecilia covered her mouth tightly and a dagger drew a line of blood on Eloise's face. "How deep is your love, Mr. Nygard," she said. She kicked the detonator at her feet. "Kneel and beg me, and I'll let her go." Mario's eyes were fierce, but he really knelt down on one knee. 06:19 Chapter 19 "Not enough. Cecilia laughed maniacally. "I want you to kowtow!" Tears welled up in Eloise's eyes, she shook her head desperately, emitting sobs from her throat Mario slowly bent down. Just as his forehead was about to touch the ground, the sound of a gunshot rang out! Cecilia's wrist holding the knife exploded into a burst of blood. Mario suddenly stood up and pulled Eloise into his arms "Be careful! Eloise suddenly screamed. At the moment when Mario turned around, a long knife stabbed into his back, piercing through his chest! Blood splattered on Eloise's face, warm and viscous. She watched as Mario stumbled for a moment, but still stood firmly in front of her, firing three shots to kill the attacker. "Mario! Eloise cried as she hugged his slipping body, "Why did you come!" Mario leaned against the wall, blood oozing from the corner of his mouth. His trembling hand reached up to her face, weakly smiling, "Because... you are my fiancée." In the distance, the sound of sirens could be heard as Cecilia screamed to grab the detonator Mario raised the gun with all his remaining strength. "Bang!" The bullet hit Cecilia's shoulder accurately, and she screamed as she fell to the ground. Mario's hand hung down weakly. In the hospital corridor, Eloise sat outside the ICU door like a statue. She was still wearing clothes stained with blood, and her hands couldn't stop shaking. "Will he die? she suddenly asked." Kody shook his head, his eyes red: "Believe me, Mr. Nygard, you are still here... Eloise looked down at the dried bloodstains in the palm of her hand. 06:19 Chapter 19 288 Vouchers Was he also so panicked, so desperate when she died in her past life... On the morning of the seventh day, the monitor suddenly emitted an urgent "beep" sound. Eloise woke up from a nap and saw Mario's fingers moving. "Doctor... Her voice was so hoarse that she couldn't speak, she could only desperately press the call button." Mario slowly opened his eyes, his gaze wandering for a moment before finally focusing on her haggard face. Eloise's tears splashed on the back of his hand. He raised his hand with difficulty and wiped her red eyes with his fingertips, "So ugly..." Eloise grabbed his hand, crying and laughing, and pressed it against her face. "You're so ugly! Acting cool with a knife in your chest!" Mario's breathing mask was covered in white mist as he moved his fingers slightly. Eloise bent down and heard him ask in a faint voice, "If... if I still lose to them in this life... will you regret choosing me?" Eloise shook her head, tears soaking the snow-white sheets: "In the previous life, you collected my body, in this life, I will only live for you." The curve on the electrocardiograph suddenly fluctuated dramatically. The doctor rushed in hurriedly, but was stunned by the scene before him. The leader of the Nygard Group, who has always kept his emotions hidden, was tightly holding Ms. Patnick's hand, tears streaming down his face. A month later, Mario stood in front of the hospital room window, removing the bandages. Eloise hugged him from behind, her cheek pressed against the scar on his back. "The doctor said you can be discharged today." "Hmm." "Ronald was sentenced to fifteen years for attempted murder." "Hmm." Chapter 19 "Cecilia went insane and was sent to a mental hospital." "Hmm." 288 Vouchers Eloise was so angry that she pinched his waist and said, "Mr. Nygard, can't you say a word?" Mario suddenly turned around and pressed her against the French window. The sunlight shone through his broad shoulders, casting dappled shadows on her body. "Eloise, he bent down to kiss her, "go home." Chapter 20 1:238 Vouchers Chapter 20 Title: Committed In CrushReel's ongoing novel "Committed," a man, grappling with the pressure to propose to his girlfriend, finds himself at a crossroads when he unexpectedly encounters a runaway bride. Seeking an escape from his relationship's demands, he embarks on a journey to Greece where he crosses paths with the enigmatic former... Exploring themes of love, commitment, and serendipity, this modern romance delves into the complexities of relationships and the unexpected turns life can take. 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