Chapter 153

Owen didn’t understand, so he looked at her. Aveline didn’t look at him, but continued to gaze into the distance and said, “Actually, when I said I would help you guys at first, it wasn’t sincere. Once you get involved with that person, there’s no way to escape unscathed.”

“When you receive the ransom, you will fall into his trap. And at that time, not only you, but even everyone on this island will be in danger.”

Upon hearing these words, Owen instinctively touched the hidden claw knife by his side. But Aveline ignored him and continued speaking, “But then I saw that each and every one of you, despite being in poverty, still had a positive outlook on life.”

“Maybe it was the old man in the village who died because he couldn’t afford medical treatment. Maybe it was Tyler, who couldn’t even afford a pencil to pursue his passion for drawing. Maybe it was Amelia, who cut up her softest piece of clothing into diapers for a stranger’s child. I suddenly understood you a

bit. You’re not from here, are you?”

“No,” Owen answered succinctly.

“You want to help them as much as you can, and now I feel the same way. This place is beautiful and

should not be tainted by worldly matters. They should continue to bask in the sunshine.”

“What exactly do you mean?” Owen was patient. On this day, he treated her like a guest rather than

someone to extort Alexander.

kindness that made Aveline change her initial idea of teaching them a lesson.

it doesn’t matter who gives it to

and said each word clearly, “I have money, not a lot,

guys.”

much do you

“Five hundred million.”

? And you call that not a

someone could be so foolish,

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the other half?”

me,

voice was gentle, accompanied by the soothing sea breeze

words were. ‘Til kill him for your

prolong my life. I don’t have much time left. I already donated five hundred million to a charity before, and now I’ve finally found a place for the remaining five hundred million. It’s still his money, so let me pay the ransom for

provoke him. He’s a madman. Madmen in this world are not scary, what’s scary is a madman with both money and power. Maybe you think this place is like a paradise, but it’s only a matter of time before he finds it.”

you hate

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