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.

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

“Let me

first. She might be suffocating in there,” Maeve responded.

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

She hadn’t expected Maeve to

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

remained unmoved as he gently pushed her away. He

Cecilia, Sergio said to

also cast a long look

was still 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

than Clara

up with such a childish kidnapping scheme was

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

a small cut,” Maeve replied.

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