"How could that be? Isn't Hera at home? Who could defeat that monster?" Todd said with a sneer.Isaac immediately dialed Hera's number, which took a while to connect."Where are you?" Isaac demanded coldly as soon as the call connected.Taken aback on the other end, Hera responded guiltily, "I'm … Why are you asking where I am?""Get back home now. There's trouble," Isaac barked and hung up, realizing she hadn't been keeping watch at home.Todd, shocked, turned to him and asked, "Could it really be that something has happened?""Evie is still at home." Isaac's biggest concern now was Evie, especially since she was pregnant and vulnerable.As Hera and Allegra frantically rushed out of the beauty and nail salon, a black SUV was speeding toward Cloud City Airport with Evie inside.Sitting in the passenger seat, Spencer dialed Adrian's number and reported gravely, "Mr. Levine, we've got her. A pregnant woman who's carrying Isaac's baby."Adrian's laughter echoed through the phone.

"Hahaha! Such a sentimental guy. This makes my investigation much easier."I don't really want to kill anyone, you know? However, Triple Threat Corporation has suffered huge losses in Cynea. And you! You broke my leg! What should I do about that?"Isaac glanced at Claude, who was rapidly typing on the keyboard, and demanded harshly, "What do you want?""I did some checking, and it seems your Garth Properties are worth quite a bit. 600 billion dollars, right? Sell the company, and give me the money. I'll return her to you unharmed. How does that sound?"And don't think of any tricks. What works in Cynea won't fly in Parwin, alright?"Without any hesitation, Isaac said firmly, "Fine, but it will take time. Not many people want to buy a company for 600 billion dollars, after all.""Didn't expect you to agree so quickly. Let me think … I'll give you two days. As soon as you agree, I'll have someone to help you find a buyer."After the call ended with a click, Isaac immediately looke

"Isaac, I've already ordered Maxwell to go to Parwin for negotiations. Evie will be fine. You must not act rashly!""Okay! I'll believe in your word," Isaac said before hanging up.After putting down the phone, Ethan sat back in his chair, rubbing his temples with a heavy sigh.Little did he know that Isaac had issued an Order of Drakon immediately after he hung up, summoning the generals of the seven armies to rush to Cloud City.Meanwhile, Maxwell was on his way to his office building, instructing his secretary to urgently summon officials from the legal department and House of Custos to his office. He then pulled out Theodore's number, thought for a moment, and dialed the Parwinian envoy instead."Hamish, this is Maxwell. I need you to arrange a meeting with the president of Parwin as quickly as possible. On behalf of Ethan, I need to see him tonight if possible."Hamish was taken aback by the call. This request was highly unusual and didn't follow the standard protocol for

"Don't!" Maxwell immediately stood up, snatching the phone back into his hands.His breathing became rapid, bloodshot eyes narrowing as he said, "I can get the money. But you must assure me of the hostage's safety."A burst of crazed laughter erupted after a few seconds of silence on the other end. "Alright, I want to see the money first. Keep your word."The call ended, and Maxwell looked up at Theodore and Silvan."Do either of you have a way to keep Adrian in check? I mean, ensuring the hostage's safety without paying the ransom."Silvan seemed hesitant. One day was too short. Even with the nation's resources, they couldn't guarantee complete success in capturing Adrian.Theodore shook his head. "That's my grandson. I know his character. Mr. Tandel, I am truly sorry for this. Once this little beast comes back, I'll make sure he pays dearly.""What about the ransom?" Maxwell asked coldly.Such an amount wasn't trivial, and it wasn't a decision that even Silvan could make impu

Isaac couldn't understand why Connor hadn't consulted him before paying the ransom. Even if they had decided to pay, it should never have been transferred directly to the kidnapper's account.He was sure that Adrian wouldn't release Evie after receiving the money.But what Isaac didn't consider was another possibility unfolding at Theodore's old house.Inside the villa, Spencer hurried over to Adrian, who was in his wheelchair, and whispered, "Mr. Levine, the 600 billion dollars has been transferred to our offshore account. Should we release her now?""It's transferred?" Adrian, who was still holding his breakfast, seemed doubtful."Yes. I've checked three times," Spencer replied, his voice tinged with excitement at the immense fortune now in their hands.Adrian paused momentarily before bursting into laughter. He quickly wheeled himself into a back room where four commanders stood guard.Evie was leaning on a bed. There was some freshly delivered breakfast beside her."Oh, m