Chapter 159

sar, isn't it? My father has abandoned me.

Elena let out a sigh, her face etched with despair. "It's clear,

"You're his daughter! How could he abandon you?" Sebastian demanded.

Elena Laughed bitterly. "So what if I'm his daughter? Blood or not, what does it matter when weighed against power and influence?"

Sebastian's brow furrowed. Elena wasn't wrong. While not everyone would sacrifice their daughter, countless women had been readily traded anything for ambition throughout history

He had naively believed that capturing Elena would force Novastar Organization to trade the amulet for her release. Now, it seemed his efforts were futile.

"Try calling your father again," Sebastian urged, handing her his phone. He was still hopeful that things might turn around.

and engaged in a conversation with the person on the other end in

was palpable, and Sebastian could understand

and overheard Elena's father using the ongoing internal conflict within Novastar Organization as an excuse for her

wasn't his only child; he had several sons as well. He was willing to sacrifice one daughter rather than part with his precious treasure. Possessing the amulet would skyrocket his power, granting him the ability to subdue all opposition. Wealth, women, authority,

to deal with me right now. He'll come with the amulet to exchange for me once

and then looked up at Sebastian. "Let's cooperate. I'll help you

you, and you're a prisoner yourself. How can you help me get

go back, and I'll find a way to

think I'm

she was a cunning and scheming woman with many tricks up

know you don't believe me, but I'll show you

Sebastian asked

here and wait for a while." Elena

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