The Mysterious Billionaire and His Substitute Bride (Ethan and Janet)
Chapter 388 Lower Her Down

The rooftop wasn't that big. It was only a few dozen square meters wide. The potted plants on the roof had become withered because of the heat.

There was nowhere for Janet and Ethan to hide. Moreover, it was rather windy today, making the fire even worse. Gradually, smoke was forming on the rooftop.

Ethan knew that they couldn't wait any longer. As the smoke increased, so too would the concentration of carbon monoxide within the area. And by then, he and Janet would likely pass out on the rooftop due to excessive intake of carbon monoxide.

It would take some time for the Larson Group's helicopter to arrive. They couldn't wait for that long.

Ethan walked to the edge of the rooftop and tied a roll of rope to the railing, which he had taken from the bathroom earlier.

"Janet, come here. I'll get you down from the rooftop using this rope." Ethan helped Janet to the edge of the rooftop and tied the other end of the rope to her waist.

Dazed and dizzy, Janet stared at the crowd. There were numerous people beneath the building, small as ants. Her vision was blurring, and her legs grew weaker by the second.

"Ethan, I... I'm scared," Janet stammered.

Ethan lifted her up from behind and gently put her on the edge of the rooftop. He leaned close to her ear and said, "Listen to me, Janet. I know you're afraid, and of course, it's dangerous. Trust me, I won't resort to doing this if I have any other choice. The fire has spread to the rooftop. Our only option is to replace a way down by ourselves. If we hesitate any longer, both you and I could perish here."

For a moment, Janet sobered up. She stared into his eyes through the thick smoke. And in that instance, her vision blurred.

She turned around, embracing Ethan tightly. This was a fear that she had never experienced before. Bitterly, she cried, "What about you?"

Ethan planted a kiss on her tear-streaked face. "I'm strong enough to hold onto the rope by myself and go down after you."

Janet wiped away her own tears, still worried about him.

"I'm going to be fine," Ethan added. He kissed her lips and smiled.

Thereafter, he double-checked the rope on Janet's waist and tied it more firmly. "If you're feeling scared, make sure not to look down and try not to move as much. Just leave everything to me. Got it?" After taking a few deep breaths, Janet closed her eyes and nodded.

As she held onto the rope tightly, Ethan lowered her bit by bit.

By then, the fire was approaching and the heat wave was burning all in its wake. Ethan groaned in pain; his forehead covered in sweat. He felt a scathing pain on his back. It was as if a red-hot iron bar was pressed onto his back through his shirt.

But right now, Janet was hanging in the air. He must endure the pain and lower her down as cautiously as possible, lest he dropped her.

Janet closed her eyes, daring not to look down. She could hear Ethan's faint grunts of pain. When she opened her eyes to see what was happening, all she saw was dense smoke.

The top floor and the rooftop continued to burn. Soon, the rope approached the window. But then, the fire coming out of the window ignited the rope.

While Janet was halfway down, the rope continued to burn. She felt as if it would break at any moment.