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.

on Maeve’s neck. The man’s nervousness had caused the knife to leave

frowned. “Let me check your wound.”

on Ms. Hoffman first. She might be suffocating in

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

stunned. She hadn’t expected Maeve

approached them, and Cecilia immediately threw herself into his arms. She cried and said, “Sergio, you’re finally here… 1 thought I’d

However, Sergio remained unmoved as he gently pushed her away. He ignored her pitiful display.

already arrived. Without even glancing at Cecilia,

also cast a long look at Cecilia.

only felt Sergio’s attitude toward her growing colder. Maeve found Cecilia’s frequent

had overestimated Cecilia. She had thought that Cecilia would

than Clara

a childish kidnapping

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

a small

that one million dollars back. After all, it’s our shared marital asset.”