“Charlotte, calm down,” coaxed Michael. “The children are in his hands. Have you thought about the consequences of acting so rashly?”

“What should we do, then? What the heck should we do?” Charlotte’s shoulders trembled as she sobbed. “I can’t do anything about him. He’s a nutcase!”

“Take a deep breath and calm down…” Michael consoled as he grabbed her shoulders reassuringly. “Call him and ask him what he wants. As long as he doesn’t harm the children, we are open for negotiation.”

Like what he told her to, Charlotte took a deep breath and called Zachary.

However, the ringing tone ensued for a long time without anyone picking up.Charlotte’s heart raced as she waited anxiously.

After a long while, the call finally got through. However, Zachary stayed silent.

“I’m begging you. Please release my child…”

Charlotte’s voice quivered as she choked up. For the sake of her children, she had already tossed all pride away to beg him.

“That’s the right attitude,” Zachary smirked.

demanded Charlotte through her sobs. “As long as you release my children, I’ll agree

satisfaction. “Michael’s beside you, right? Turn your phone

obediently did as

being so nosy in the future,” commanded Zachary.

brimming in her eyes. “Did you hear that, Michael? I’m begging you, stop poking your nose into my

that he gritted his teeth. However, for the child’s safety, he had no choice but

the rules of our debt repayment contract. Also, you’re not allowed to defy, betray or

line!” Michael yelled furiously, seething with

your word within barely a minute, huh? Looks

him to play the recording he had secretly taken at the hospital. Ellie’s wails rang out.

was in so much anguish that it felt like her heart was shattering into pieces. She yelled agitatedly, “I promise you, I promise you! I promise

spoke, she raised her

repayment contract and never defy, betray or resist Zachary. If I go against my word, I’ll be

on your children’s

you, Zachary. Please…

could hardly breathe, with the world around her spinning so fast that she almost

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