---- Chapter 22 Cassie's gaze was fierce to the extreme. "Don't come any closer, or I'll throw it to death." "No! Please, no!" Nicola pleaded desperately. She had to soften her tone. "Let him go. I'll do anything you want if you just let him go..." Cassie stared at Nicola. "Really?" Nicola nodded. Cassie tilted her head and pretended to ponder. "First, | want you to arrange a plane to get me out of here and prepare a million in cash." Nicola frowned. "I can arrange the plane, but a million in cash can't be gathered so quickly..." Cassie screamed, "| don't care. | said a million, so it has to be a million." As she spoke, she raised the baby higher. Nicola immediately relented. "Fine. I'll have it prepared. Just don't hurt the baby." Nicola quickly looked at Emilio. Emilio immediately responded, "I'll make the arrangements." ---- Cassie smiled with satisfaction. "Don't keep me waiting too long. | can wait, but the baby can't." Nicola looked at the baby crying in Cassie's arms. Tears streamed down her face. Cassie saw the tears on Nicola's face, and her smile grew even wider. "Oh, Nicola, you thought you won. But who's really in control now? So what if they both love you? You're still at my mercy. Why is that? You were born so fortunate. Lachlan and Emilio both love you, while | can only be a mistress, at others' mercy and suffering their whims and abuse. Why is that? Even if you're pregnant with Lachlan's baby, Emilio is still devoted to you and loves you unconditionally. I'm jealous... so jealous... How can | watch you live happily while | suffer so much?" Nicola looked at Cassie's twisted face, which was filled with jealousy, and felt nothing but pity for her. I1f Cassie hadn't been so greedy, she could have found her happiness. But faced with Cassie's madness, Nicola was not in the mood to argue with her. Her gaze was fixed on her baby. She was heartbroken. Cassie cradled the baby in her arms and looked at Nicola with a smile. "Nicola, I've thought of a second thing | want." "You have to... get on your knees before me." ---- Emilio's expression changed, and his eyes were filled with murderous intent. He glared coldly at Cassie. But Cassie didn't notice him. She continued to humiliate Nicola with glee. "You don't want to?" Before she could use the baby to threaten Nicola again, the latter dropped to her knees. The baby was in Cassie's hands, and the latter seemed to hold Nicola's very life. Cassie hadn't expected Nicola to comply so quickly and burst into laughter. "Good. Stay kneeling. When the money and plane are ready, you can get up." Emilio clenched his fists and barely restrained the urge to rush over and end her. Nicola gave Emilio a gentle look. "I'm fine." Emilio held back and suppressed his emotions. He had to urge his men to hurry with the arrangements. Cassie laughed and sighed, "| wish Lachlan could see you so humbled and pleading before me." Nicola remained on her knees and was unfazed by Cassie's taunts. She scanned the surroundings and noticed Lachlan had ---- quietly appeared not far from Cassie. Though she didn't know his plan, she kept it hidden. Her gaze was fixed on the baby in Cassie's arms, filled with concern. Soon, a plane hovered in the distance and was getting closer. Emilio looked at Cassie and said, "We could only gather fifty million in cash in such a short time. Before you land, I'll ensure the rest is prepared." His eyes were icy. He looked at Cassie as if she were already dead meat. Cassie was such a stupid woman. He would make sure she would go to hell with the money. But Cassie heard the money wasn't enough and became cold. "In that case, I'll just have to take the baby on the plane with me. Nicola quickly said, "Fine. I'll go with you. With two hostages, your chances are even better, aren't they?" Title: A Princess? No! I'm the Female General! In "A Princess? No! I'm the Female General!" by CrushReel, Adela Taylor, a noble family's daughter, disguises herself as her brother to secure their Duke title by joining the army. Despite facing obstacles, she achieves remarkable success. However, upon her triumphant return, her brother betrays her, setting off a chain of events that will test her resolve and reveal hidden truths. This captivating novel delves into themes of secrets, reincarnation, revenge, murder, and drama. Adela's journey from deception to betrayal is filled with intrigue and suspense as she navigates through a world where power dynamics and family loyalties collide. What sets this story apart is its strong female lead who defies expectations and challenges societal norms in a quest for justice and redemption. Experience the riveting tale of Adela Taylor online at CrushReel and witness the transformation of a princess into a formidable female general.