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?

to Mabel and gestured towards Elyse, who stood quietly. “She’s your elder sister. If not

thrill at

until Mabel’s face twisted with bitterness. She spat out each word at Elyse, “I never considered you my sister. Go to hell, Elyse. I’ll live the life you never

off, flinging her arms around her parents in relief. “Dad! Mom! I was so frightened. Let’s

were damp. The man stroked his chin,

sadness. She watched the family of three embrace, comforting each other, oblivious to her plight. She clenched her teeth, struggling to contain her

the man sensed Elyse’s emotions and murmured. “Are you willing to give it another

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

wheel gets the grease. If you don’t speak up, how will

emotions any longer and yelled at the trio

streaked down her cheeks. She looked at Glenda with hope and fear. She couldn’t bear

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

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

face, but Glenda remained silent. She

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