Chapter 52

Chapter 52

Asher let out a cold laugh. “You’re trying to blackmail me? You dare?”

In high school, Vanessa Miller had confessed her feelings to him, and he had politely declined,

But the girl had stuck to him like glue, following him everywhere.

Her pursuit of him at school had become notorious.

Thoroughly annoyed, he had eventually used his family’s influence to force her to transfer schools.

After Vanessa transferred, he finally had some peace.

Unfortunately, it didn’t last long. When he entered university, he encountered her again.

She had somehow discovered he was attending Oxford University and had managed to get accepted there

as well.

Every day, she would bring him breakfast, follow him to his lectures, and constantly send him love letters and gifts.

Vanessa once again became infamous at the university for her relentless pursuit of him.

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Now she was sobbing desperately. “Asher, do you really not care if I live or die? Why are you so heartless? Is my life worth less than an engagement ceremony?”

Asher remained perfectly calm, like an emotionless machine. His voice was utterly cold. “That routine might work on other men, but not on me.”

Vanessa tried to say more, but Asher didn’t give her the chance.

He ended the call abruptly and immediately dispatched security to find her, while ensuring the engagement ceremony would proceed as planned.

It wasn’t that he cared about Vanessa, but if she wasn’t found quickly, she would certainly disrupt the ceremony.

If she actually jumped and died during his and Thalia’s engagement, it would be catastrophic.

Having someone die at their engagement would traumatize Thalia, and might even prevent their

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eventual marriage altogether.

somewhere in the estate, Vanessa stood frozen for several seronds after Asher hung up on her. Then, in a sudden burst of rage, she hurled her phone against

detachment. “Miss Miller, why are you

if I live or die. How can he not care about me

let out a contemptuous laugh, her eyes flashing with disdain as she pulled out

sharp knocking sounded

bodyguards went to answer

get to her. But we did manage to catch this little one,”

tied behind her back, her legs kicking wildly as she struggled desperately. A strip of black tape covered her mouth,

cigarette, exhaling a ring of smoke, “Useless,” she

bodyguard lowered his

“It’s about

up and looked down at the

was like Satan’s from the depths of hell–technically a smile,

our plan. If anything goes wrong because of

waiting for Vanessa’s response,

away her tears and struggled to her feet,

expression.

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the engagement ceremony was set to begin, Lucy had gone

play for a bit while

a guest for the engagement. Lucy won’t be in any danger. Children get carried away playing–she’s probably exploring the grounds outside. The estate is enormous; it’s normal not to find her right away. We should check the security

Thalia said. “Let’s split up to look for her and

a collective gasp rose from the crowd ahead

and instantly went

screen intended for displaying the engagement slideshow was now showing footage of Lucy,

frantically. “I want my mummy! Let me

Please come save me!” she continued

Lucy was tied to a chair, crying and struggling.

fainted, her legs giving way beneath her. Thalia quickly caught her.

Do something…” Victoria could barely speak through her tears.

anything happens to

a guest of our families. Who would kidnap Lucy?” Lady Blackwood

moment, an eerie, digitally distorted voice came

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