Grace was already certain that it was Lydia on the other end.

She knew her friend well. In such circumstances, Lydia would absolutely refuse to bring her any trouble. Hence, she hadn't said a word.

"If you want money, I can give you any amount you want, so long as you don't hurt her. But if anything happens to her, don't even think about getting a single penny."

This seemed to persuade the man. He put his hand down and stood up to look down at Lydia.

He snorted coldly. "Alright, then deliver the money to the time and place we previously agreed on. If you're late, I won't spare her."

"Okay."

Grace met Xander's eyes. The latter gave her the thumbs-up sign, and Grace nodded in return. She continued, "Lydia, I know you're there. Don't be afraid. We'll rescue you very soon. Trust me!" When Lydia heard this, she couldn't hold back her emotions anymore. Tears poured down her face. "Gracie, I-I'm so sorry for dragging you into this."

"Don't be silly. What's there to be sorry for? I just want you to be safe and sound. Wait for me."

the money in a while, but we will exchange the cash

call the police, I'll send her to hell myself. "We live life on the

hung up the

asked anxiously, "Xander, how

about

find out

face on the screen. "I tracked down his location and found his identity. Have you seen this

head. "I

parts. He's not

did Lydia cross

we guarantee Lydia's safety." "Alright. I'll go with you," Grace insisted. "Unless I see Lydia standing in front of me, I

convince her otherwise, so he agreed. "No matter what, you have to stay by my side. You

nodded. "I know,

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