Despised: Soon-To-Be-A-Billionaire's Dark Revenge

Chapter 38 ERIC'S THREATS

Mrs. Joan Potter replied Eric's email that evening. It read: Acknowledged. Take a picture of him and send to ensure you have him. How much? No police will be involved. Waiting for your reply. Mrs. J. Potter.

I read the email three times before handing it over to Tolu.

I turned to Eric. 'What did you write to her?'

He smiled. 'That we have her husband and that she should not contact the police if she doesn't want him dead. I told her to prepare to send money via the mail. That was it. I am surprised she replied so quickly.'

'She is too business-like,' I said. 'There is no begging, no pleas to keep him alive. She is either glad to have him in our hands or she is a stoic.'

'She is not a good wife,' Tolu said. 'No wonder their marriage is falling apart.'

Eric tapped Tolu on the back. 'That's their problem. I hope she is still good enough to pay for her husband's release; that's all that matters.' He turned around. 'Where is Mr. Potter?'

'He is in the bathroom,' I said. 'He just woke up