Chapter 528:

Brenna deliberately spoke with a panicked tone. “What do you want? Money? Information? Name your price. Just don’t lay a finger on Patrick, please!”

Jade’s laugh sliced through the tense air, icy and mocking. She realized that even Brenna, usually the epitome of calm, wasn’t immune to bouts of sheer panic. This realization sparked a wicked thrill in her, making her deviate from her initial plans. The thought of witnessing Brenna’s downfall firsthand, of seeing her grovel and plead, was too enticing to resist.

She said, “That depends entirely on my mood. Prepare a hundred million and get to that place before midnight. A minute late, and the kid’s fate is sealed.”

If only she had known sooner how deeply Brenna cared about Patrick, she wouldn’t have delayed her actions after Ethan had fallen for Brenna.

Desperation seeped into Brenna’s tone. “Fine, I’ll comply with your demands. But first, I need proof. Show me Patrick is still alive.”

his head in disapproval. Ignoring his silent warning, Jade confidently said to Brenna, “Hold on, I’ll send you

boy,

a hushed voice, saying, “Miss Hewitt, Brenna has military support. That call might have lingered too long. They

way, her confidence unshaken. “Impossible. Pinpointing a moving target requires at least

hangs in the air before a storm, as

a silent sentinel, observing the scene unfold. The room was a still pond, every eye riveted

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from his ears, a wave of relief washing over his features. “Mr. Foster,” he announced, his voice

over a slip of paper

he relayed the order for the waiting team outside

her face. “They asked for me specifically, which

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