Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 577

Xavier had justified his actions by saying that this was the only way for them to get the money.

He dropped his bossy attitude and poured out his frustrations on lan. When he spoke about his struggles, he even shed emotional tears.

lan’s heart was instantly softened. After thinking it over, he contacted Ron on Xavier’s behall

When they were carrying out the kidnapping, lan was constantly on edge. He warned Ron repeatedly. “Do not hurt the child.”

If they merely held Bethany captive, they still had a chance of getting off the h ook lightly, but if she was harmed in any way, the consequences would be catastrophic.

lan’s conscience wouldn’t allow him to do something so cruel to a child.

readily. Initially, he followed lan’s instructions and sent videos of Bethany regularly, confirming that she was alive and well. As time passed, Ron’s patience grew thin as Kevan continued to delay

rage.

of the videos that he sent lan could clearly see the bruises on Bethany’s face. Terrified for their lives, he quickly sent money to placate Ron, urging him to not harm Bethany any

the designated time, lan panicked and called Ron,

Ron’s phone with a hundred dollars to reactivate it. Now the call could go

and took a cab to Ron’s place in a ghetto. Ron was living in

he did not appear at the door. Instead, a neighbor shouted in response, “Stop shouting! His place has been empty for

the pit of his

them out, he wouldn’t get any information about Ron from them. On the other hand, he couldn’t go

could only return home empty-handed, filled with anxiety and