Goodbye, Mr. Ex: I've Remarried Mr. Right by Czy Season

Chapter 245

"A leopard can't change its spots," Debra said.

Juan's defense of her would only serve to fuel Melody's anger.

Juan's phone rang, slicing through the tension. Debra glanced down and saw that it was a call from Joe.

His urgent voice came through. "Sir, we have a problem."

"What's wrong?"

"Miss Vargas is missing!"

"Have you contacted her family?"

"Yes, she hasn't returned home."

Debra listened quietly, her mind racing. There was only one route back from the Sapphire Hotel. If Hester had returned, she would have encountered Joe's car. The fact that she hadn't meant something serious might have happened. 'Could Shelia have done something to Hester?' Her brow furrowed lightly as she considered the possibilities.

it seemed unlikely that Shelia would act so quickly, just after

ahead and take

a text message arrived on

ransom of ten million dollars.

kidnapper sent over

and asked, "Are

to Hester, Melody would not rest

She understood that he knew

go with you,"

had been kidnapped. Hester was the daughter of the Vargas family, who was on good terms with the Nichols family. They had se ral joint projects underway. Moreover, Melody was fond of her. For a while,

ten million dollars and headed straight out. Debra took the passenger seat and remained silent until they reached an abandoned car factory on

echoing from inside the factory. Juan got out

figure rushed out from the corner. The masked man held a knife to Debra's neck. Juan demanded sternly, "I've brought the money. Let

knife trembling against her skin. This wasn't a professional kidnapper

I'll kill her!" he warned, his voice

young.