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.

gaze fell on Maeve’s neck. The man’s nervousness had caused the knife to leave a slight cut on her skin.

me check your

on Ms. Hoffman first. She might be suffocating in there,”

to the workshop and opened a metal box. Inside, she found Cecilia bound up, looking panicked and

She hadn’t

into his arms. She cried and said, “Sergio, you’re finally here… 1 thought I’d never see you again.”

gently pushed

even glancing at Cecilia, Sergio said to

Mr. Brooks.” Larry also cast a long look at

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

Cecilia would be formidable, but she turned out

than Clara

such a childish kidnapping

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

just a small cut,”

“Get that one million dollars back. After all, it’s our shared