Chapter 1021:

“Good. I’ll send the instructions soon. Just follow my lead,” Kaelyn instructed before ending the call.

Mabel stared at the dead phone, then lifted her eyes nervously to Theo, who sat across from her. “I’ve done everything you asked. When will you let me go?” she asked, trembling.

“Let you go? Did you think you had a choice here?” Theo leaned back, a cigar poised between his fingers, and crossed his legs.

“Tonight, you’re staying put to handle Kaelyn. If not, you might lose one of your legs.” Under Theo’s mocking gaze, Mabel shrank back and nodded submissively. She wouldn’t dare defy him. She had to do whatever he demanded.

“By the way, Elyse mentioned you have a lousy boyfriend. Care to tell me more about him?” Theo, clearly enjoying himself, continued to probe.

mention of Hyde, Mabel’s heart ached. “I don’t want to talk about him,” she

on, tell me. Maybe I can help you,” Theo

warily. “Help me? Are you really

you help me catch Kaelyn, I’d be more than willing to help you in return. Don’t you want that jerk to get what

mind, bringing tears to her eyes. “He really isn’t a

you?” Theo looked surprised. “That doesn’t sound like you. Do you even know what love

know what love is,” Mabel snapped back angrily. “It’s wanting to be

“I can help you get rid of him. Or, if you prefer, I can bring him back so you

offer. Why was he being so generous? What was he planning? Could this be a trap? Her mind swirled with suspicion, which didn’t escape Theo’s notice. However, he was indifferent to her dilemma. His primary interest

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thought crossed his mind, he felt a surge of satisfaction. He stood up,

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