Chapter 158
Grace was still shopping in the mall, squandering money.
She was intoxicated by this feeling of extravagance.
At that moment, her phone rang with a text message from the old man, telling her to come back immediately.
Confused, she wondered why he wanted to see her today when he had previously said he was too busy
Grace had learned to be smart. She had started building her own influence, installing a servant in the mansion who, although only responsible for garden maintenance, could be useful in critical situations.
She would always ask in advance about the old man’s mood. If he was in good spirits, she would use more sweet words and ask for more things.
If he looked upset, she would tone down her actions, avoid doing anything out of line, and try not to anger him.
This time was no different.
The servant said, “Mr. Apollo Hardy is in a terrible rage. I can even hear him from outside. He also called Mr. Gary Hardy back and seemed to have beaten him. Gary’s cries are horrific.”
Grace’s heart sank when she heard that
She thought, Could it be that we have been exposed?”
Grace said, “Can you check what exactly happened?
I dare not, the servant said.
Grace said, Tll give you 2 thousand dollars. Just keep an eye on the door and see what’s going on
Tempted by the money, the servant went to the door and peered inside.
He was startled and said. “There’s so much blood, Gary is lying on the floor, bleeding heavily. Apollo is still kicking him, seems like he wants to kill Cary
At that moment, a voice came from the phone. “Who are you talking to? Grab him!”
It was Apollo’s voice.
Soon, there was no sound from the other end, and the call was disconnected, leaving the servant’s fate unknown.
Grace was terrified. It seemed the situation had indeed been exposed.
She wondered what to do and thought, If Apollo knows the child is Gary’s, would the child stay?”
He could beat his own son half to death, let alone a woman with no status.
Grace didn’t dare to go home. She went to the bank to withdraw cash and then planned to flee.
Unexpectedly, the bank informed her that there was a problem with her account and they needed time to verify the funds.
Grace couldn’t wait, so she had to leave hurriedly
Leaving without money was even worse than being killed.
Since she had already offended Apollo, she wasn’t afraid to offend another.
Grace had a malicious plan in mind,
She made a call.
Grace said, “Ive supported you for so long
A man said. “Speak, what do you need?”
and
1 given you so much money. It’s time for you to do something for me?
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Chapter 158
Ella was resting at home when she suddenly received an unknown call.
She initially ignored it, but the caller dialed several times
As she hesitated, the caller impatiently sem her a photo message.
When she checked it, her pupils instantly contracted, and her blood seemed To freeze.
In the photo, Devin was tied up on a sofa, his usually neatly combed silver hair now disheveled
He was unconscious, with no visible bruises or wounds.
Ella snapped back to reality and shakily called back.
“Who are you? Whatever you want, just name it. Let him go! If anything happens to him. I’ll make sure your entire family pay la abuted. The last part of her sentence was almost a shout
A huge fear engulfed her
The man sneered and said. “I want money Prepare the ransom. I don’t want to involve anyone, especially the police or Jaden. Come to this locu in one hour. If I find you’ve brought anyone. Il kill him immediately!
“Alright, I’ll come.” Ella answered decisively.
She hung up quickly gathered her valuables and packed all her expensive jewelry. Then she asked Jenny to go to the bank and withdraw as much money as possible.
Why do you need so much money?” Jenny asked.
Ella said, “My Grandpa has been kidnapped, I need to bring money to ransom ham”
“What Have you told Jaden
“No, the kidnapper specifically instructed me not to alert Jaden and let me come alone?
That’s too dangerous, and you’re pregnant.”
“I don’t care about that. He’s my grandfather. After my parents died, he raised me and caught me how to be a good person. He’s my last family. can’t just watch him come to harm. Even if I have to die. I would rather die before him. I can’t let anyone leave me. Apart from death, I refuse to accept anything else.” Ella was on the brink of collapse, her voice trembling
Ella tried to calm down and said. “There’s no time. I need the money, as much as possible”
Jenny knew that persuasion was futile and complied.
Ella gathered the money and hurriedly drove to the location.
It was an abandoned factory in the eastern suburbs, an area mostly deserted.
Halfway there, she called Cullen.
At first, no one answered, but after several attempts, Cullen finally picked up
Cullen’s voice was weak as he said. “Ella II was
is set up”
Ella asked, “Are you alright?”
Cullen said. “I’m not dead. Where is Devin”
“Grandpa is in trouble. Since you and Grandpa ar
are inseparable. I guessed you might be in danger too. Just confirm your fety”
Cullen asked, “Where is Devint Ella, whatever you’re doing, stay calm..”
But Ella hung up the p
Cullen was scared
phone.
He had been the private doctor for the Willow family for many years and knew their affairs well
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He also considered Ella as his own sister, so he knew exactly what Ella might do in this situation.
Enduring a severe headache, he thought of jaden and called him. “Jaden….. Ella is in trouble”
“I know,” Jaden’s voice was laced with thinly veiled anger.
Cullen asked, “Do you know where she is now?”
Jaden said. Im on my way. I promise I’ll rescue both of them.”
“Thank you, then Cullen’s heart finally settled.
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that
moment, Jaden pressed the gas pedal, and the car sped up.
Even so, he was still lagging behind Ella, indicating how fast she was driving
An emotional pregnant woman speeding at 150 m
mph on an empty highway was terrifying.
By the time Jenny told him, Ella was already on her way with the money.
He wanted to drag Jenny from the other end of the line and give her a severe scolding
If something happened to Ella, Jenny would be in big trouble.
Ella finally arrived at the destination, her legs trembling as she got out of the car.
She took several deep breaths. Devin was waiting for her to save him. No matter how scared she was, she had to hold on.
She resolutely walked toward the factory, greeted by an air of decay. The place had not been cleaned for years, with a nauseating smell of oil and routing leaves.
Ella entered and saw Devin ded up in an open space. Standing behind him was a shabby–looking man wearing a cap, with a long scar on his face. looking extremely intimidating.
“Who are you? What grievance do the Willow family have with you?” Ella inquired.
“You have no grievance with me, but you do with my benefactor, the man said.
“Benefactor!” Ella asked.
“Ella, your
good days end today, a woman said.
At that moment, high heels clicked from the deepest part of the factory,
Grace emerged slowly
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