Chapter 503

“Ms. Yates, are you satisfied with your current situation? Yerick asked, donning a long camel–colored coat and carrying a pink suitcase. Cynthia’s eyes rested on the luggage. She suspected that the animosity between Yerick and Joshua might be connected to the owner of this pink suitcase. Maintaining her composure, she continued her verbal dance with Yerick,” Possessing illegal firearms, operating a private armed force; do you realize the number of years you could be sentenced for these crimes?”

“I do, but what does that matter? Yerick replied casually.

A frustrated crease formed on Cynthia’s forehead. This was not going her way.

“Boss, our guest has arrived,” one of the bodyguards announced.

Upon hearing the news, a satisfied smirk graced verick’s lips. “Bring him in.

With that command, Joshua was brought forward. He was wearing a white shirt that made his complexion appear pale. Nonetheless, his aura of cool indifference remained undiminished. As Cynthia met his gaze, he, too, looked back. In their silent exchange, Joshua confirmed that Cynthia was unharmed, and he proceeded to negotiate with Yerick.

Despite being the captive, he emanated a commanding presence as though he was the host. “Now that I’m here, you can state your objective.”

course,” Yerick responded with a sly

of a gun pressed against her temple. His pupils contracted

it over. “Take this knife and slit your left wrist. Continue until your blood stains

a circle.

glanced at it. “If I do this, will you

“Correct.” Yerick nodded.

what was about to happen, attempted

suitcase, the demand

his revenge on Joshua all

know what your aim is. You are being somewhat childish in your actions, don’t you think?” At last, Cynthia

his motives. Looking at Joshua’s suspended hand, he issued a warning. “I’ll count to three. If you don’t cut yourself by

had circled back from the sea, and a daring yet risky idea sprung into her mind. She

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