Under the heiress facade

Chapter 785

"We're just after money. Who sent us doesn't matter." The chubby man flicked his cigarette and exhaled. "We won't hurt you as long as you behave and follow us."

"Who hired you?" Catherine tried to remain calm. Glancing out the window, she saw that they were heading toward the outskirts. When no one answered, she pressed, "How much do you want? I'll pay you."

Hearing that she was willing to offer money, the skinny man's face immediately lit up." How much can you give us-"

"Shut up!" The chubby man slapped him across the face. "We're working for someone, and you're trying to take money from another? Dream on!"

He turned to Catherine. "We'll let you go right now if you can give us a million each!"

Catherine was speechless.

The skinny man rubbed his face, feeling wronged by the slap.

go, and I'll get it for you," Catherine quickly responded. She was willing to pay any price if it meant staying alive and keeping Hera

here. Switch vehicles!" the

looked outside. They had arrived in a small rural village, with no one in sight. She

man and the skinny man got out of the van and went to the back to place a hood over her head. They then gagged her with a cloth. They dragged her out and transferred her

while, heading deeper into the mountains. The road was

off her hood," a familiar female voice

was startled as her hood was removed, and the face she saw was all

Even though she wore a mask, Catherine instantly recognized her

Just yesterday, Everly had come to apologize and promised to

didn't want to do this. You've been kind to me. But don't worry, I won't hurt you as long as

Catherine struggled to speak.

the back seat, who then

are you trying to