The Spare's Second Chance in Apocalypse-Chapter 218: Ch : Now, tell me the truth- Part 1

Selene leaned forward, her expression sharp and unyielding as her gaze pinned Heera in place.

"If you want our help, tell me everything. No more half-truths. No more games."

She said, her tone leaving no room for negotiation.

Heera’s face flushed with embarrassment, but she bit her lip and gave a small, reluctant nod.

"I... I’ll tell you everything."

She whispered.

"Good!"

Selene said, her voice firm as she settled back into her seat.

She glanced at Ethan, who gave her a subtle nod of approval, though his expression remained guarded.

Selene’s instincts screamed that this situation was dangerous, but she also knew that information was power.

And right now, she needed to know exactly what they were getting into.

"Start from the beginning."

Selene ordered, her eyes never leaving Heera’s.

Heera took a deep breath, her fingers twisting nervously around the edge of the table.

"The real reason I want your help is because... I believe the Vale family is going to come after me."

She began softly, her voice barely above a whisper,

Selene’s blood ran cold.

The Vales.

Her mind immediately flashed her father. She could not think of a reason he would want to go after Heera Dew, but he must have his reasons.

"Why would they target you?"

Selene’s voice was calmer now, but the tension in her body was impossible to ignore.

Heera glanced around the restaurant, her paranoia evident as her eyes darted toward every shadow. Then, leaning in slightly, she spoke in a hushed tone.

"Someone... someone with the ability to see the future told me that my life would be in danger soon." freēnovelkiss.com

Selene’s eyes narrowed.

"A seer?"

Heera nodded, her expression serious.

"Yes. I didn’t believe it at first, but then... things started happening."

"What kind of things?"

Ethan asked, his voice low but steady.

"Strange accidents. I’ve had near misses. Car brakes failing. An elevator malfunctioning. A falling light fixture in my room... I thought they were coincidences, but after the third incident, I realized they weren’t."

Heera whispered, her eyes wide with fear.

Selene’s jaw clenched.

’All these incidents sound like coincidences...but it could easily be more.’

"Did you tell your father?"

Selene asked, though she already suspected the answer.

"I did. I begged him to increase security, to listen to me. But he thinks I’m being paranoid. He said the Vales wouldn’t dare move against me... not openly."

Heera said bitterly.

Selene exchanged a glance with Ethan. They both knew better.

’The father must be in on this as well. Is this his way of silently supporting his illegitimate son?’

"Who’s the seer?"

Selene asked, her voice firm.

Heera’s face paled, and she quickly looked away.

"I... I can’t tell you."

She mumbled, her hands trembling slightly.

Selene’s eyes narrowed.

"Can’t? Or won’t?"

"I’m under contract. I physically can’t speak their name."

Heera admitted, her voice barely above a whisper.

Selene’s frustration bubbled beneath the surface, but she forced herself to stay calm. Whoever this seer was, they had been careful. Very careful.

Ethan spoke up this time, his tone firm but not unkind.

"We can’t protect you if you keep hiding things from us."

"I know. But I swear... I’m telling you everything I can."

Heera said softly, her gaze falling to her lap.

Selene’s mind worked quickly, piecing the puzzle together.

In her past life, the president of XXX Corporation had died unexpectedly and his son took over the company.

His death had triggered a corporate war, and in the end, the Vales had absorbed XXX Corporation into their empire.

It had strengthened their hold over the business world and made them nearly untouchable.

’But what if Heera had been a threat to that plan?’

If Heera had survived in her past life, the corporate landscape might have looked very different.

’This is an opportunity.’

Selene’s eyes darkened with resolve. She could change this. She could stop the Vales from growing even stronger.

"We’ll help."

Selene finally said, her voice steady but laced with authority.

"But on one condition."

Heera’s head shot up, her eyes filled with hope.

"Anything."

She said quickly.

Selene’s expression hardened.

"You’ll do whatever we ask. No questions. No hesitation."

Heera blinked, her lips parting as if she wanted to argue. But then she saw the cold determination in Selene’s eyes and swallowed hard.

"I... I agree."

Heera said softly, her voice barely above a whisper.

Selene’s lips pressed into a thin line.

"Good."

But before Selene could relax, Heera’s eyes drifted back to Ethan.

And then, to Selene’s utter disbelief, Heera’s cheeks flushed slightly, and she asked in a hesitant, almost hopeful voice—

"Then... can I borrow Ethan?"

Selene’s heart skipped a beat.

"What?"

Selene’s voice came out sharper than she intended, her eyes narrowing as her body went rigid.

Heera’s blush deepened, but her eyes didn’t waver from Ethan.

"I mean... if Ethan is going to be helping me... maybe he could stay with me? Just to, you know... ensure my safety?"

Selene’s stomach churned, and a wave of irritation surged through her.

’Is she serious right now?’

Ethan, for his part, looked utterly bewildered. His eyebrows shot up, and he opened his mouth to say something, but Selene beat him to it.

"No."

Selene said flatly, her tone leaving no room for negotiation.

Heera blinked, clearly surprised by the intensity in Selene’s voice.

"Ethan’s not available for... that."

Selene added, her voice colder now, her irritation barely contained.

A flicker of disappointment crossed Heera’s face, but she quickly masked it.

"Of course."

Heera murmured, her tone demure. But the way her eyes lingered on Ethan told Selene that Heera hadn’t given up on the idea.

Selene’s jaw clenched, and she forced herself to take a calming breath.

Focus.

They had bigger problems to deal with.

Still, as they finalized the terms of their arrangement with Heera, Selene couldn’t shake the unsettling feeling that this was just the beginning.

And Heera Dew’s obsession with Ethan...

’Ugh, I have a feeling this will come to bit me in the ass soon.’