Chapter 752 Penelope's Life is in My Hands
However, she didn't care at all about the wound on her forehead. She immediately got up, moving swiftly, and quickly grabbed the fruit knife from the bedside table!
The moment she grasped the handle of the fruit knife, Isabella thought, 'Halfway to success!'
She had a weapon now!
Coincidentally, Penelope was right next to her, having just rushed over to protect Nicole!
Her lunge towards Nicole earlier was actually intentional, just a feint to attract everyone's attention!
The bodyguards would definitely try to stop her, but at the same time, Penelope would also definitely rush over to protect Nicole.
This way, Penelope would be right by the bedside, not too far from her!
Then, Isabella could seamlessly complete her objective.
First, get the knife!
Then, take a hostage!
The silver blade reflected a cold light. In the next second, Isabella raised her hand and grabbed Penelope's neck from behind, pressing the knife against her throat!
The whole process was too fast and chaotic.
By the time everyone reacted, Isabella had already succeeded!
She laughed wildly, "I've waited so long for this moment, it was so hard, but finally, my wish has come true!"
Isabella pressed the knife firmly against Penelope's carotid artery.
Just a slight cut and there would be massive bleeding!
"Penelope!"
"Mrs. Davis!"
Everyone in the room watched this scene in shock and fear.
It was over.
Penelope had actually fallen into Isabella's hands!
"Don't come any closer!" Isabella said, "Her life is in my hands now, you all have to listen to me!"
"Especially you guys!"
She looked at the bodyguards, signaling with her eyes, "Back off, further back!"
The bodyguards didn't move.
"Fine, not backing off, huh?" Isabella said, "Then I'll make a cut on Penelope's face!"
The bodyguards were terrified and immediately took several steps back, "Okay, we won't come closer, just calm down! Don't hurt Mrs. Davis!"
Nicole stared in shock at the scene.
She didn't understand how the Isabella who had knelt in front of her, repenting and admitting her mistakes, had suddenly turned into a criminal holding Penelope hostage!
"Isabella, put down the knife!" Nicole said, "Do you know what you're doing? You're courting death! If you hurt Penelope, you'll have no way out!"
"No way out? Then so be it! I haven't wanted to live for a long time!"
Nicole finally understood, "No wonder everyone tried to save you, but it was useless. You are such an ungrateful, backstabbing, hypocritical person!"
"Nicole, what right do you have to judge me? Do you think you're so noble?"
"Isabella! How could I have raised someone as heartless and ungrateful as you?"
Years of upbringing and manners prevented Nicole from saying anything vicious.
Isabella was indeed a heartless and ungrateful person lurking in the Mitchell family!
"You finally said what you really think," Isabella mocked, "Yeah, I'm not your daughter, I'm the retribution you raised, your disgrace! That's what you really think!"
Nicole's face turned red with anger!
Seeing this, Penelope spoke up, not wanting Isabella to provoke Nicole any further.
"I understand now, Isabella." Penelope slightly turned her head, "From the moment you knelt in front of me and Kelvin, admitting your mistakes, you were planning your revenge, right?"
"Yes! You just figured it out now?"
"No, I knew there was something wrong with how quickly and humbly you admitted your mistakes, so I wouldn't agree to Brandon's request to let you go. As for now, the reason you were able to hold me hostage so smoothly..."
At this point, Penelope sighed, "It's not because you're so smart or lucky, but because Mom's affection for you gave you the biggest opportunity!"
It was Nicole's concern for the bond of raising her that allowed Isabella to appear in the hospital room!
Penelope continued, "I see it now, Isabella, you had no intention of admitting your mistakes. Your repentance was just to better execute your revenge plan. You were waiting. Today, you finally got your chance."
"I've been guarding against you, but I couldn't guard against everything, and you succeeded. That's my mistake."
At that moment, Isabella had lunged at Nicole with murderous intent. As a daughter, Penelope naturally had to save and protect her!
It was instinct!
Penelope couldn't stand by and do nothing, nor could she stay far away to ensure her own safety!
That was her mother!
"Yes, I have to thank Nicole. Without her, how could I have started my revenge plan so quickly?" Isabella said proudly, "Without her, I'd still be locked in a dark, windowless room, not knowing when I'd see the light of day!"
She thought she would have to wait, keep waiting, not knowing when an opportunity would come.
During this time, she would remain quiet and obedient, not causing any trouble, cooperating fully, doing whatever she was told, apologizing and admitting her mistakes, just to wait for a chance!
Isabella had hoped that Brandon would give her a glimmer of hope.
In the end, she didn't wait for Brandon; she waited for Nicole.
That worked too!
Penelope asked, "Can you really bear to exploit her motherly affection for you?"
"What motherly affection? She only recognizes you as her daughter now!"
"You're still so stubborn. It seems no one can save you," Penelope said, "Isabella, what do you want now? To die with me?"
She was frustrated.
Knowing that Isabella's repentance was fake, she still hadn't raised her guard enough, leading to the current situation!
What to do? Falling into Isabella's hands meant either a dead end or being used by Isabella to threaten Kelvin to get what she wanted!
To save her, Kelvin would definitely agree to anything!
"Die?" Isabella laughed, "Kelvin once said, death is the cheapest way out for someone. Once dead, all the pain, hatred, and grudges are wiped clean, not satisfying at all! Not cruel enough!"
"So you don't want me to die?"
"Exactly! I want you to live a life a thousand times more painful than death!"
Penelope thought for a moment, "You want to scar my face? Ruin my looks? Or cut my tendons, making me disabled? Or feed me drugs, making me mentally unstable? Lose my memory?"
Isabella laughed, "None of those. Penelope, you can't guess it!"
She pressed the knife firmly against Penelope's carotid artery, not daring to relax for a moment.
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