Lock You In My Heart novel Chapter 472

A rough idea grew in Rose's heart as she gazed at the confidence and excitement on Gabrielle's face. No matter what happened, as long as Gabrielle understood what she said, it was enough. Getting along with a woman of intelligence wasn't difficult. It didn't take her long to understand things.

"It's good that you understand. I told you, you're a smart woman. I can't be wrong about that." The corners of Rose's lips curled with a faint smile.

"That's because you taught me well." Gabrielle meant every word. She liked the crossbow the most. With it in her hand, she felt like a gallant hero from the ancient times.

"This one might be a little difficult for you. Have you played with this one before?" Rose took something from her waist and showed it to Gabrielle.

Gabrielle took a deep breath the moment she caught a glimpse of it. It was a grenade. One wrong move and someone would most definitely be killed.

On top of that, getting one wasn't easy at all. It was even rarer in Antawood. Ordinary people would not have the chance to see it, let alone have the opportunity to use one.

It was way too dangerous. Gabrielle had never laid her hands on one before.

"I've taught her how to use one before we came here. After all, I am not in good terms with some of the people here. Self-defense is a must," Lance answered Rose's question for Gabrielle.

Rose was reeling Gabrielle in with her aggressive-defensive strategy. She tried to instill some ideas into Gabrielle's mind as they chatted casually. This way, Gabrielle might unconsciously blurt out the truth if she let her guard down.

The idea of it was quite ingenious. Lance knew it. After all, he had experienced it first hand. He was afraid that Gabrielle might not be aware of it since she had never crossed paths with Rose's kind before. To her, Rose wasn't an enemy and it was very easy for her to not be vigilant.

If they took Gabrielle by force, they had no assurance that she would spit out a word. However, this way of persuasion might let them find out some things once she had let her guard down.

"Alright. I guess I don't have to teach her anymore. Let's go." Rose said nothing more. She proceeded to walk with a camouflage bag on her back.

Gabrielle and Lance also had backpacks with them. In addition to a crossbow, there were a million other things one needed to survive the outdoors.

"Gabrielle, let me carry your bag." Lance took her bag from her hands and put it on his back. He had one bag on both of his shoulders.

"It's fine. My bag isn't that heavy anyway. I can carry it myself," Gabrielle said.

"Come on. We still have a long way to go before we reach the place we hunt pheasants at. Wild animals are wary of the village since they know that they will be in grave danger once they get close. That's why we have to go deep into the woods. Unless we're lucky enough to meet some by the village," Lance explained.

"I know. It's just like when they beat that hare near the fence, right?" Gabrielle asked out of curiosity.

"Yes but that rarely happens. We should go further into the forest today. Stay close so you don't get lost," Lance warned. He was worried about Gabrielle.

If they got lost deep into the woods, they might not be able to find a way out.

"Yeah… I know. But I get this feeling that Rose has an

ulterior motive for taking us hunting with her," Gabrielle whispered. Anxiety filled her veins.

Whether it was her sensitivity or intuition, she had always felt like things were not as simple as they seemed.

'Bain had me under surveillance before. It's odd for him to let Rose take us out of the village. Is she plotting something?' Gabrielle thought.

Gabrielle had expected the traps.

However, hearing that the traps could kill frightened her a little.

In an instant, she understood why Rose took them into the woods. It was to remind them not to run away without permission. A deathly path awaited them if they acted rashly.

'Why would I act impulsively?' Gabrielle thought to herself. She was reminded of what Lance had told her yesterday. He wanted to arrange her escape. Now, that plan sounded ridiculously impossible.

Escaping Bain's village wasn't an easy job.

Gabrielle took a cautious glance at Lance. He knew exactly what she meant.

"Gabrielle… Let's wait it out. We will come up with a plan once Bryce wakes up." Lance despised the feeling of being under someone else's control. It was reminiscent of having a knife against his neck. He could hardly breathe. It made him feel powerless.

After all, as the eldest son of the Carter family and the CEO of the Carter Group, Lance had always had the power over everything.

However, now, his life was in the hands of someone else. His carelessness could cost him his life.

"It's the only thing we could do now. Rose took us out here to give us an idea of the situation. If we leave without permission, we are going to face imminent death." Gabrielle was not a fool. She knew exactly what was going on.

And even if she wasn't smart, Rose's hint was too obvious. Nobody could possibly miss her indications.