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Chapter 206: No, no, don't be rash

Chapter 206: No, no, don’t be rash

Ryan had always been puzzled about one thing: if the fire had been reported, then Alice must have known about it too.

It seemed impossible that Alice didn’t know she was supposed to be dead. Yet, to this day, she had never questioned her own identity, which had always unsettled Ryan.

Now, realizing that the fire had never happened, Ryan started to form some bold theories.

“No, the fire definitely happened.”

It had to have happened,otherwise, Ryan wouldn’t be dead.

It was just that after Ryan’s death, the world might have been altered by the system. The system had effortlessly erased the fact of his death and made some adjustments, leading to the current situation.

After all, it would be too bizarre for a dead man to be wandering around.

Thinking about it, it made sense. Anna’s visit meant she didn’t know about her own death. She wouldn’t go to the trouble of looking for someone who was already dead.

Did that mean his original identity was still intact? Could he return to his former life if he managed to get out of here?

“Ryan, Ryan?”

Anna waved her hand in front of Ryan’s face. He had been zoning out ever since he saw the newspaper, which worried her.

She didn’t understand why Ryan brought up the fire and seemed so concerned about it.

“Should I check again for you?”

“Uh, no, it’s okay, I’m just… surprised, that’s all.”

Ryan rubbed his temples and gave Anna an apologetic look. To her, he must have seemed a bit out of it.

“Anna, you came here with a purpose, right? If you’re in any trouble, you can talk to me. I’ll help you.”

Ryan hadn’t forgotten the main issue. He was still worried about Anna and Hannah’s deep connection and spoke with heartfelt concern.

Hannah had always targeted him, but if she went after someone close to him, that would be crossing the line.

“Trouble…”

Anna fell silent for a moment, unsure of what to say to Ryan.

That’s just like her senior, always shining on others like the sun, even when kidnapped and still caring about her.

But this time, she was here to rescue Ryan. Really, Ryan was the one in trouble.

“Senior Ryan, come closer.”

Anna looked around. The living room had bodyguards and maids, but they weren’t paying attention to them. They showed no interest in Ryan’s situation.

More importantly, Hannah had explicitly instructed them not to interfere with whatever Ryan and Anna did, even if they ran away.

Since Hannah always represented Alice’s wishes, the servants dared not speak out.

Anna, looking mysterious, gestured for Ryan to come closer. Curious about what the girl was up to, he leaned in.

“Senior, don’t be afraid, I’m here to rescue you.”

Anna whispered, sneakily placing something cold in Ryan’s hand. Her hand was smooth and warm, unlike Alice’s cold touch.

What she handed over was distinctly cold.

Rescue me? Why?

Ryan was confused by Anna’s words, but when he saw what was in his hand, his mouth dropped open in shock.

He was holding a 6-inch military dagger.

The blade’s tip gleamed menacingly, chilling even to look at. Getting stabbed by it would be no joke.

Anna was just a student, a girl—how did she get her hands on something like this?

Ryan touched the blade’s tip lightly, and a sharp pain shot through his finger, turning his face even grimmer. The knife was real and already sharpened.

And seeing how Anna’s hand was always in her pocket, bulging suspiciously, she probably had prepared one for herself too.

No, my dear junior, this is not something to play with.

“Senior Ryan, just take care of yourself later, I’ll get you out of here, don’t worry.”

Seeing Ryan freeze, Anna felt even more heartache.

Indeed, Ryan had been tied up here for too long. The hope of leaving must have seemed unbelievable to him.

Saying this, a softness flickered in Anna’s eyes as she patted Ryan’s shoulder, then suddenly stood up with a burst of determination, ready to take action.

By her own calculations, the chances of successfully fighting their way out with Ryan were about 30%. It was risky, but worth a try.

The bodyguards weren’t looking their way, making it the perfect opportunity to escape.

But as Anna started to rise, Ryan’s heart skipped a beat, and he quickly pressed her back down onto the couch.

“No, no, what are you doing?”

Ryan’s heart was racing. Was she seriously thinking about breaking out of here with just a knife?

He wasn’t sure what Anna was capable of, but he knew exactly what they were up against here.

The bodyguards weren’t just any regular guys,they were members of a gang, known for their ruthlessness. And let’s not forget, the guys on the other side had guns. Trying to charge out of here was like a fantasy.

Ryan wasn’t worried about himself—Alice wouldn’t kill him, and neither would these guys on her orders.

But if Anna really went through with this, she’d be in big trouble. If Miss Alice got angry, Ryan doubted he could calm her down.

This was his mess, after all. He couldn’t let Anna get tangled up in it, nor could he watch her make a mistake.

“I’m going to get you out of here, trust me, my knife is quick.”

Anna said earnestly, giving Ryan a look that pleaded for trust.

Honestly, Ryan thought Anna looked incredibly cool at that moment, her hoodie and skirt combo paired with the dagger giving her a fierce yet adorable vibe, like a character straight out of a video game.

But that wasn’t the point!

No matter how sharp, could a knife really outdo a gun? This wasn’t some fantasy world of mystical warriors.

“No, no, stop, Anna, just calm down.”

Ryan was genuinely scared now. He hadn’t had much deep interaction with her before and had thought she was as shy as she appeared.

But since when did a shy girl casually talk about “fighting their way out”?

Ryan kept urging her to stop, and Anna finally calmed down a bit, giving him a puzzled look.

“Look, I came here voluntarily, see? I’m fine.”

Ryan spread his hands, trying to show he wasn’t being mistreated, but Anna just stared back in silence, her fingertips tapping against each other, clearly not convinced.

Had Ryan been here so long that he was afraid to leave?

Those guys were despicable, daring to do this to Ryan.

“I’m really not kidnapped, and you don’t need to rescue me.”

“It’s dangerous here, you should leave as soon as possible. And no matter how Hannah tries to contact you afterward, just ignore her.”

Ryan said as he placed the dagger back into Anna’s hand, urging her to put it away.

He glanced nervously at the bodyguards, relieved they hadn’t noticed anything unusual. Otherwise, Anna might not have been able to leave.

Ryan breathed a sigh of relief, unsure of what Anna was thinking now, but it was clearly unsafe for her to stay.

He straightened his clothes, preparing to escort Anna out.

He needed to deal with Hannah properly. He didn’t believe Hannah would have sent someone without searching them first.

The only possibility for Anna to have a military dagger here was if Hannah had allowed it.

Just as Ryan stood up, his wrist was suddenly gripped tightly. Turning, he saw Anna holding on firmly.

“Senior, thank you…”

“But I absolutely have to get you out.”

The girl looked up at him earnestly, a fiery determination in her eyes.

Ryan was indeed Ryan, still thinking of her safety even now. His excuses were just to get her to leave quickly, to keep her out of danger.

Of course, Ryan cared about her, and if that meant risking her life here, she was prepared to do everything to get him out.

“Senior, don’t worry. The fact that you care about me this much is touching. Now it’s my turn to do something for you.”

Ryan was slightly baffled by her talk of feelings—they had only met a few times,what feelings could there be?

No, no, don’t be rash, please don’t try to save me!