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.

neck. The man’s nervousness had caused the knife to leave a slight cut on

me

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

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

stunned. She hadn’t expected Maeve to rescue her.

them, and Cecilia immediately threw herself into his arms. She cried and said, “Sergio,

he gently pushed her away. He ignored her pitiful

had already arrived. Without even glancing at Cecilia, Sergio said to Larry,

Mr. Brooks.” Larry also cast a long look

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

had overestimated Cecilia. She had thought that Cecilia would be

than Clara

childish kidnapping scheme was

gaze fell on Maeve’s neck again. “I’ll

a small cut,” Maeve

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