Nora felt squeezed into a difficult situation. She knelt before Carson and Alison, her face contorted with shame and anger. Although her displeased expression was evident, she still forced herself to bow to save her family and company from bankruptcy. Tears almost dripped from the corners of her eyes, indicating how difficult this decision was.Vivian and George, who saw the scene, could not contain their shock. Their eyes widened, and their faces turned reddish with anger. Vivian stood up with a trembling body, her hands clenched tightly. "What are you doing, huh?" her voice trembled with emotion. "This is a great insult to grandmother. Where is your conscience?" The veins on his forehead thickened.George could not contain the anger bubbling up inside him. His steps were fast and vigorous towards Carson, but he remembered the incident earlier. He changed his destination and looked at Alison, annoyed and angry. "Alison, you really have no gratitude," George quipped in an almost screa
Vivian and George looked surprised at Carson's request. "A hundred times?" Vivian asked, her voice trembling with disbelief.George could only stare at Carson with wide-open eyes, incredulous at the punishment that seemed so unfair to them. It was too much, in their opinion. They felt angry and confused. It seemed impossible that they should be punished in such a way just because of a bit of anger. They had only yelled at Alison a little. Just a little, they thought.Vivian turned to Nora, hoping she would help them out of this situation. "Grandma, help us!" she said in a pleading tone.However, Nora was silent, her gaze blank and showing no hint of compassion. She clearly had no intention of blocking Carson's request. Nora realised this was the last chance to make things right for their company. If Carson or Alison got annoyed now, they might not get this chance again."Do it!" snapped Carson in a stern tone. His voice was full of authority and frightening indifference. The cold, int
As Alison had promised, she prepared to go to the contract signing for the general's project. When Alison opened the door of her house, Vivian was already waiting in front with a very friendly smile. Nimbly, Vivian opened the car door for Alison."Please come in," Vivian said softly and respectfully.Alison glanced back hesitantly. Paula stood in the doorway, her face displaying a mixture of worry and hope. After a few seconds, Paula nodded slowly, allowing Alison to leave with Vivian."Be careful," Paula said, her voice faltering with anxiety.Alison nodded and let out a long breath before stepping into the car. As the car drove away from the house, Alison felt awkward. This was her first time sitting in a car with Vivian without any other family members.Sitting in the driver's seat, Vivian smiled genuinely at Alison through the rearview mirror. Her voice was soft as if she wanted to relieve the tension in the car."Thank you for helping us. You're really a lifesaver for us. It's al
Alison was terrified. She was filled with an overwhelming feeling of anxiety. She woke up with everything she had. She was about to leave to check on her daughter, but suddenly Vivian stopped her. Vivian was smiling broadly.Vivian slapped Alison hard. She looked at Alison with eyes that burned with hatred."The pain of this slap is nothing compared to what we can do to your daughter," Vivian said in a threatening voice. "Hurry home and see if she's still safe or not. If not, it's all because of your stupidity."Still shocked and in pain, Alison stared at Vivian with a desperate look. "What did you do to my daughter?" she asked in a trembling voice, filled with deep anxiety.Vivian only smiled sarcastically. "I won't tell you. Hurry home and check for yourself. If anything bad happens, just remember that this results from your stupid decision."Alison ran, ignoring the pain of the slap. All she could think about was her partner, Charlotte. "Lotte, you have to be okay. Please," Alison
Carson froze, hands clenched tightly into fists. Anger burned inside him after finding his son kidnapped for the second time. Previously, the culprits were Sergio and his family. But this time, he was sure it wasn't them. There were only two possibilities in her mind. The first was her uncle Marlo or Alison's grandmother, Nora."It must be one of them," Carson thought with tension and anger.On the other hand, Alison looked very panicked, her face pale and frightened. The trauma of the previous kidnapping was still with her, and she couldn't imagine her daughter having to go through the same thing again."We don't have that much money," Alison said in a shaky voice, trying to explain the situation.The caller didn't give her a chance to negotiate. "Don't think I'm stupid. I know very well that you guys had a grand wedding celebration in the biggest building in Springvale. That party obviously required a lot of money. If you can afford to spend that much on such an event, you must have
The kidnappers burst out laughing, the satisfaction evident on their faces. Their success in threatening Alison was the first step of their grand plan - however, they knew it was only the beginning. Their job was to blackmail Alison as much as possible, and if necessary, they wouldn't hesitate to torture Charlotte to get her to do what they wanted. "It seems so easy to get this much money," one of the kidnappers said with a big laugh. His voice echoed in the dark, smoke-filled room. His friends joined in the laughter, their eyes shining with pleasure."100 million dollars, that's a lot of money. We can live comfortably without having to work for the next few years," he continued, his eyes twinkling at the thought of a new life of luxury. "With that much money, I can sleep with several women simultaneously. They'll be the fulfillment of my lust. Just thinking about it makes me lustful.""You're always like that. You pervert," his partner complained.The kidnapper shrugged his shoulde
Shortly after his subordinates left, the factory door creaked open, and a middle-aged woman entered with confident steps. She wore simple yet neat clothes and seemed to have finished her business quickly.She also looked hurried, as if she wanted to leave immediately. The kidnap leader narrowed his eyes. He recognized this middle-aged woman. They had worked together several times. The middle-aged woman walked with the help of a cane, but her face still looked younger. Of course, it was because of the expensive treatments she used.Shortly after arriving there, she glanced at Charlotte. It looked like Charlotte wanted to say something, but her mouth was gagged with a cloth. She just screamed, but her voice didn't come out. The middle-aged woman smiled, satisfied."Everything is ready," she said, her voice full of assurance. "I've contacted the buyer and am ready to sell the girl. I'll take her. Your job is done here. Ah, yes. Just be careful because this girl's father is quite powerful
The chaos in the factory wasn't over yet. Suddenly, the factory roof exploded with a booming sound, sending debris and dust everywhere. The sound of the explosion was loud and shook the ground, followed by a rumbling sound that signaled that a bomb had exploded. The kidnappers lying on the floor stared upwards in fear, feeling that this situation had gone beyond the limit."Is that the sound of a bomb?" asked one of the kidnappers in an anxious tone, his eyes widening as he watched the roof debris fall."Looks like it," replied the other kidnapper, his voice trembling. They all felt confused and surprised. They were just kidnappers, not terrorists, and now it was as if they were caught up in a much bigger situation than they had imagined.The surprises weren't over yet. Several helicopters appeared from behind the debris, flying low and making whirring sounds that added to the noise around the factory. The kidnappers stared wide-eyed, fear paralyzing them. The sound of the approaching