Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 1167

Jack, a former special forces soldier, was in remarkable shape considering the severity of his injuries. Just two days later, he was moving about as if nothing had happened. However, every time Herbert came in to check on him, Jack feigned weakness, barely clinging to consciousness. The charade was all to lull Herbert into a false sense of security.

On the day Herbert came in to deliver their meal, little did he know that Agnes had been hiding in the basement, losing track of whether it was day or night. Seizing the opportunity, Jack ambushed Herbert from behind, knocking him out cold before locking him in a cage.

"I'm going to scout the island's layout. Wait here for me," Jack instructed Agnes.

Despite her concerns, Agnes knew they had no other choice but to take the risk.

With Herbert regaining consciousness shortly after, he found himself behind bars yet didn't panic. "Miss Septima, what's going on?" he asked, puzzled.

Agnes, running out of patience, demanded answers about the outside world, Kearney's plans, and the well-being of her godfather.

"All hope for Albert to come rescue you seems thin, Miss Septima. He has no idea you're here," Herbert sighed. "Kearney is after something big. He's always been the caretaker of Albert's Arms, but the real power and wealth are locked away, accessible only to Albert himself. You, Miss Septima, are Kearney's secret weapon, though he's yet to deploy you."

This revelation made Agnes realize Kearney's intentions weren't just against her godfather but were part of a larger scheme to seize control of the vast resources and influence wielded by Albert's Arms.

Determined to expose Kearney's plot before it was too late, Agnes understood the urgency of escaping the island. However, Herbert, reading her thoughts, scoffed at the idea of escape. "Even if you manage to get past the guards, there's no boat on this island. The swim to the mainland would challenge even an Olympic swimmer, and that's if you even knew which direction to swim. Your best bet is to release me, and I'll pretend this never happened. Otherwise, Kearney's return will bring nothing but misery for both of us."

Unfazed by Herbert's threats, Agnes was adamant about finding a way off the island and thwarting the looming conspiracy.

Her thoughts turned to Bain, a loyal friend and caretaker to her godfather for many years. If she couldn't reach her godfather directly, perhaps Bain could help relay the message.

With no time to waste, Agnes made her way out of the basement, emerging into the kitchen before cautiously navigating through the mansion. She had hoped to find some means of communication in the study, but it was empty, with no phones or radios in sight.

As Agnes stealthily exited the study, she passed by the door to Phoenix's room, pausing briefly. Unfortunately, Phoenix was in no state to assist, his mind clouded and unresponsive.

Determined more than ever, Agnes knew she had to act fast to escape the island and expose Kearney's nefarious plans.