Chapter 18

Adler drove to a nearby abandoned construction site.

“Da m n it, how did Ryan think of stashing someone in this godforsaken place?”

Adler looked around. The place was pitch dark, and the only sound was the echo of his own voice.

Ryan was dragged out of the car by Colby, tumbling and scrambling before he managed to stand up.

Adler approached and landed a kick. “Talk! Where is she?”

“Those guys… it was their idea to hide her. We planned to teach Ms. Sophie a lesson. We thought that once we got the money, we’d blow up this building. It wouldn’t just kill James but also get us a hefty sum. It seemed like a great way for Mr. Colby to earn some b r o w n e points. We never knew Ms. Sophie and Mr. Colby knew each other.”

“Blow it up? You planned to blow this place up?” Adler’s eyes widened. “How? With a time bomb?”

Ryan nodded fearfully, his whole body shaking like a leaf.

The cold light in Colby’s eyes was fearsome, and Ryan, seeing this, swallowed hard in fear.

“Adler, tie him up properly. If the bomb goes off, I want him to be the first to go.”

begged for mercy, but Adler still tied him up

complex, and now that Colby was sure Sophie was safe, the

then, a black Bentley drove in. Colby immediately recognized the

Burke, I’m scared… where is this place?” Nichole clutched at

Nichole’s hand.

Nichole nodded.

step out of the car, Adler scoffed, “Your wife gets kidnapped,

Sophie?” James scanned Colby coldly. “If I’m

men.”

cool ly, “He acted on

on a hot pan. “Gentlemen, why are you chatting? Aren’t we

bomb?” James instantly tensed

building is rigged with bombs. Adler and I will look for the bombs. You go find Sophie. Once you find her, get

“It’s no use. I told them to destroy the evidence

Adler grabbed Ryan by the collar, wishing he could kill the b a s t a r d

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Chapter 18

need to find Sophie Immediately!” Colby rushed into the

driver, “Take Nichole out

“Yes, Mr. Burke!”

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