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.

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 paying the ransom. He had called lan

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 further.

Bethany at the designated time, lan panicked and called Ron, but his phone was

a hundred dollars to reactivate it. Now the call could go

a cab to Ron’s place in a ghetto. Ron was living in a run-down bungalow. At

the door continuously and shouted Ron’s name, but he did not appear at the door. Instead, a neighbor shouted in

to the

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

lan could only return