Chapter 355 Demands

92%0

Finished

“Look, yes, I burned down your auction house, but your men asked for it. Ryan’s death isn’t my fault. Maria tortured me for days. She’s lucky I didn’t kill her right away, and now you think you can just take her with you? Tosh.”

“What do you want, then?”

Seated in his father’s customary chair, Jim casually addressed Josh, who stood at the hall’s center.

“When my thirst for vengeance is quenched, then we’ll reassess my sentiments, he remarked nonchalantly.

Josh, maintaining a pleasant demeanor, proposed, “Why not set a condition, Mr. Carter? Your influence is considerable; you could make it reasonable for a young girl.”

With a visible display of disdain, even disgust, Jim retorted, “I wouldn’t take anything from your family. even for free. They’re disgusting.”

Seeing Jim’s firm stance, Josh appeared somewhat helpless as he suggested, “If you’re set on revenge, I’m willing to offer myself in exchange for my sister.”

I only beg for mercy, Josh implored.

Observing Josh’s sincerity, Jim commented, “Do you truly share a strong bond with your sister? She’s never mentioned you.”

“If I go home empty handed, I die. Saving her is just saving my own skin. A bitter smile played on Josh’s lips.

Jim squinted, staring at Josh.

her father was told of your abduction, he told her to release you. He’d rather not make an enemy out of your family. Maria didn’t know better. The one who went after you was Ryan’s father, Grady. From what I know,

was still not convinced.

thought this was a pickle.

a servant came running in. “Mr. Jim, the

receiving the instruction, Jim, maintaining his composure, briefly glanced at Josh before

thereafter, the fragile Maria was escorted in, her eyes ablaze with

called out, seeking to

no signs of joy upon seeing family or being rescued; she didn’t

him.

pressed on, addressing

1/3

Chapter 355 Demands.

gaze and authoritative demeanour, halting their exit.

up from his

also made their grand entrance.

smile, “Hey, Ms. Jenkins, good to see you again.”

Finished

no time, diving straight into the heart of the matter, “So, did you have

Maria all pivoted towards Josh, leaving him in a rather tight spot.

genuinely puzzled and harmless, Josh replied, “I’m not sure what you’re getting at. Ryan

cousin.”

unfolding tension, Isabelle remarked coolly, “Why the hesitation? If

as she watched Isabelle closely. Is she subtly abetting murder?

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255