Chapter 141

By the time Clara came to, she found herself lying on the gritty floor of a dilapidated warehouse. Her wrists and ankles were bound, and duct tape sealed her mouth shut.

Not far from her, two men sat watching. They were well–covered, making it impossible for

Clara to discern their faces.

It was only then that she realized she had been kidnapped. She had to stay calm and think of a way to call for help.

Just then, she caught sight of one of the kidnappers dialing a number on her cell phone. Clara’s heart seized with fear. Muffled sounds of “no” escaped from behind the tape.

She dreaded the thought of them calling her father. A call in the dead of night with news of her abduction would be too much for his recently mended heart to bear.

As she struggled to crawl towards them, lan’s husky voice came through the phone. “Clara, are you alright?”

my hands. If you want her safe, prepare ten million, or I’ll take very good

on the line before lan’s voice

speak!”

phone against her ear. There was a gun pointed at her head. “Play nice,

frantically. She trembled all over but tried to keep her composure. She knew she had to warn

gun.

is in the wooden box on the first shelf of the safe in the study. Remember to bring

obvious. She hoped

replied, “Alright, don’t move. I’m on my way with the money.”

to feel a sliver of relief, Leonora’s shrill voice pierced the phone call. “lan, where are you going? Heidi’s fighting for her life, and you can’t leave her side. She

to be a mother to save you, and now she’s been seriously hurt for your company. You can’t be so heartless, ignoring her like this.”

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