Chapter 282

Without hesitation, Frederick declared, "Let them off the cruise!"

Grace and Priscilla were stunned, never expecting Frederick to come to their rescue.

Tears welled up in June's eyes as she exclaimed, "I knew Frederick would save me!"

Still shaken, Grace whispered, "This is a powerful Valyr City elite. She'll kill without a second thought. Frederick is useless. How can he possibly save us?"

As Priscilla looked into Frederick's determined eyes, her doubts wavered. At their most desperate hour, he had rushed to their aid, and memories of their past flooded her mind.

Isabella hesitated to harm the three women, fearing June's potential connection to a hidden sect could jeopardize her family's position.

Yet, releasing them without cause would shame the Smith family.

Caught in this predicament, she saw an opportunity as Frederick approached.

"Why should I release them just because you say so?" Isabella retorted.

"Then why do you want to kill them?" Frederick calmly countered

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