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.”

mercy, but Adler still

sure Sophie was safe, the most

Colby immediately recognized

where is this place?” Nichole clutched at James’ sleeve

back of Nichole’s hand. “Stay in

Nichole nodded.

James step out of the car, Adler scoffed, “Your wife gets kidnapped, and here you are, still playing lovey-dovey with your

coldly. “If I’m

men.”

replied cool ly, “He acted on

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

James instantly

will look for the bombs. You go find Sophie. Once

and said, “It’s no use. I told them to destroy

now?!” Adler grabbed Ryan by the collar, wishing he

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Chapter 18

to find Sophie Immediately!” Colby rushed into

out of

“Yes, Mr. Burke!”

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