?Chapter 970:


    She had once believed Alissa and Bart possessed genuine warmth and decency, but their masks had finally slipped awaypletely. As her mind raced, a chilling rity emerged.


    When Gorman had first held her captive, her fierce resistance had only inmed his obsession. Her defiance had driven him to tighten his control over both her and Zenia’s lives, trapping them deeper in his web.


    If she fought too hard against Alissa and Bart now, if she let her revulsion show too clearly, it would only push them toward more desperate measures.


    She and Collin hade without any backup. Linsey never imagined Alissa and Bart would show such a terrifying side. Now that things had spiraled this far, they had to tread carefully. One look at their wild expressions told Linsey everything—pushing the Greens any further could lead to disaster.


    Thinking quickly, she gently squeezed Collin’s hand. He understood right away. Their trust in each other ran deep now. No words were needed. Alissa and Bart didn’t notice the quiet signal between them. They stood there, confident that their n was going to seed.


    Then, Linsey stepped forward from behind Collin. “If you want me to cooperate with your IVF n, shouldn’t you take me to the hospital first for a check-up? You’ve skipped a major step. What if my current health condition isn’t suitable for egg retrieval or IVF at all?”


    Alissa frowned. “What nonsense. You’ve already had two children. Your body is clearly fit for it. As for the check-up, we’ll handle that. Juste with us quietly, and you won’t suffer.”


    Linsey ignored the threat in her voice and responded coolly, “Alissa, it sounds like this n was thrown together on the ne. You didn’t have time to study the details of IVF, did you?”


    Alissa faltered, her confidence slipping for a moment. She couldn’t argue. The truth was, IVF wasn’t as simple as they had made it sound. It required careful nning, tests, and timing. Sincending, they had scrambled to pull strings and contact a team, desperate to make it work.


    Still, Alissa quickly pushed the doubt aside. Her gaze turned sharp. “Do you think we’re fools? IVF is just a few simple steps. The doctors will handle the details. You’re just trying to stall us. But I see right through you.”


    Feel the thrill at g aln  ov el s .


    IVF had seen countless sesses in the medical field, and they had hired an expert team. That’s why Alissa believed failure wasn’t even an option.


    She sneered, clearly confident in her n’s sess. “Linsey, you’re clever, but this time, we’ve done our homework. You’ll end up having Gorman’s child, whether you like it or not. So don’t try any tricks.”


    Bart stepped in, his eyes dark with menace. “If you’re thinking of resisting, we’re prepared for that too. The phone signals are already blocked. You can’t call or message anyone. No matter how powerful your friends are, they won’t get through.”


    He turned to Collin, his voice low and threatening. “I hear you’re quite the fighter. But I’d like to see if you alone can take on hundreds of our trained men.”


    Linsey’s heart skipped a beat at those words. Without thinking, she reached for Collin’s hand. The warmth of his skin helped her breathe a little easier.


    She knew one thing for sure—Collin would never let Alissa and Bart drag her away for IVF. She didn’t want that either.


    Still, Linsey couldn’t let him take any unnecessary risks.


    “Why the rush? We’re not foolish enough to go against your men on our own,” she said, her voice calm and steady.


    Bart let out a smug smile. “d you understand.”


    Linsey’s tone softened slightly. “Bart, Alissa, let’s sit and talk this through. There’s no need for all this tension. Gorman’s death is tied to me, and I do feel responsible. If there’s a way to make things right, I’m willing to cooperate.”


    .


    .


    .