Chapter 984:

Louise looked at Elyse, noticing her distressed expression. Confidently, she assured her, “Don’t worry. I have plenty of experience and bodyguards to keep us safe. Stay by my side, and you’ll be fine.”

The burly men caught on as well. Realizing abducting Elyse was now impossible, they opted to withdraw. One yelled, “We’re pulling out!”

Hearing this, Louise quickly commanded, “Don’t let them escape! Capture them and question them thoroughly!” The bodyguards redoubled their efforts.

Finding themselves overpowered and reluctant to be captured, the men resisted to the very end. One broke free, charging at Elyse with a knife.

Suddenly, a figure leaped from the bushes, expertly disarming the man by kicking the knife away and pinning him down.

Elyse stood in shock, immobilized by the rapid unfolding of events.

Upon recognizing the rescuer, Louise cheered, “Chesney, you came just in time to save us!”

Chesney Miller checked Louise for injuries, then playfully tapped her on the head. “You really like living on the edge, don’t you? Instead of staying safe, you choose to go out.”

Rubbing the spot, Louise ducked behind Elyse and responded with a hint of complaint, “I was just accompanying Elyse. If you have any issues, they’re with me!”

Chesney looked at Elyse, who was already gazing back at him.

After a moment, Elyse collected herself and nodded. “I’m sorry. The idea to come to the amusement park was mine. Since these attackers were after me, I inadvertently endangered Louise.”

Suddenly remembering, Chesney questioned, “Aren’t you the violinist who snatched the championship from Edward?”

Elyse twisted her mouth slightly. “I didn’t steal the position; I earned it fair and square.”

Chesney said nothing more to Elyse but turned to Louise with a serious expression. He chastised her, “As a princess, you should be concentrating on your development, not indulging in leisure. I’m quite disappointed in you.”

Louise pressed her lips together, lowering her head and remaining quiet.

Seeing Louise so restrained, a departure from her typically dignified and assured demeanor, Elyse felt compelled to interject. “That’s too harsh. I asked Louise to join me, and the peril we faced was my fault. If you must blame someone, blame me, not Louise.”

Chesney looked at Elyse and countered, “Do you understand the gravity of endangering a princess?”

Elyse was taken aback. Was she facing charges? How grave was the offense? Could she be jailed? . . .