Never See You Again

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Chapter 248

Maeve said, “We’ll give you the money. Let her go, and we won’t pursue this or call the police.”

“Are you serious?” “The man seemed to be gauging t

ng the truth of her words.

“Of course,” Maeve replied. “You’ve kidnapped Ms. Hoffman because you wanted money, right? Now that you’ll have the money, what’s the point of kidnapping me?”

Maeve’s face showed no signs of panic. Instead, the man felt an invisible pressure emanating from her, making it hard for him to breathe.

“Here’s the one–million–dollar check.” Sergio took out the check. The man’s eyes were fixed on it as he quickly moved forward and grabbed the check. Then, he ran off without a word.

Neither Marve nor Sergio had any intention of chasing him. This kidnapping felt more like a child’s play.

caused the knife to leave a slight cut on

frowned. “Let me check your wound.”

She might be suffocating in there,” Maeve

the workshop and opened a metal box. Inside, she found Cecilia bound up, looking panicked and pitiful. Maeve peeled the tape off Cecilia’s mouth.

hadn’t expected Maeve

his arms. She cried and said,

gently pushed her away. He ignored her pitiful display.

Without even glancing at Cecilia, Sergio said to

Brooks.” Larry also cast

what had happened. She only felt Sergio’s attitude toward her growing colder. Maeve found Cecilia’s frequent backward glances

thought that Cecilia would be

than Clara

childish kidnapping scheme was indeed very

on Maeve’s neck again. “I’ll treat your wound when we

just a small cut,” Maeve

said, “Get that one million dollars