Chapter 319:

“Oh, you are so pitiful,” the man gazed at Elyse with a mix of sympathy and concern. Her mother had picked her sister right away, which must hit her hard. Besides, choosing her sister had cost four million more.

The man saw an opportunity for Elyse. He turned to Lanny and asked, “Your wife has made her choice. What about you? Who will you save?”

Lanny’s response was urgent. “Mabel Lloyd. The one you priced at five million.”

With a sigh, the man removed Mabel’s sack and held her in his arms. Mabel, overwhelmed by fear, remained frozen. Tears marred her face, and her hair was a total mess.

Looking pleased, the man instructed, “Hand the case with five million to my man. Once it’s verified, your dear daughter will be returned.”

Upon hearing this, Glenda hastened to pass the case to a tall, slender man dressed in black. The tall man opened the case to count the money swiftly and then snapped it shut. He gave a nod to his boss and disappeared with the money. Content with the transaction, the leading man affectionately patted Mabel’s shoulder and announced, “Congratulations! You’re going home.”

After being freed, Mabel still seemed disoriented. Was she free to go?

gestured towards Elyse, who stood quietly. “She’s your elder sister. If not for you, we wouldn’t have

the thrill at

Elyse. Elyse held herself upright, her expression hidden under the sack. The silence stretched on until Mabel’s face twisted with bitterness. She spat

parents in relief. “Dad! Mom! I

even Lanny’s eyes were damp. The man stroked his chin, unsatisfied with the reunion.

opened, revealing a profound sadness. She watched the family of three embrace, comforting each other, oblivious

care about you,” the man sensed Elyse’s emotions and murmured. “Are you willing to give it another shot for yourself? They didn’t have to spend nearly as much on saving you as they did

trembling. Her sorrow welled up in her eyes, but she stubbornly held back the tears. She wouldn’t let

squeaky wheel gets the grease. If you don’t speak up, how will they know what you want?” the man grinned wickedly, his eyes gleaming with

contain her emotions any longer and yelled at the trio

Glenda with hope and fear. She couldn’t bear the

Elyse stood apart, separated by the gulf of their distance. But Elyse clearly saw the coldness in Glenda’s eyes. Glenda was

needed answers. “I’m your daughter, aren’t I? Why won’t

Glenda remained

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