Chapter 1281
Chapter 1281
“Even if we wanted to pay the ransom, you must give us time.” Cordelia remained calm. “My mom is old, Mr. Harper. She can’t bear this. If something happens to her, you will end up behind bars. You won’t
gain anything from it, either. This is serious. Think it through.”
Albert looked around, and his grip on Janine’s neck initially loosened, but then he tightened it even more. “Trying to trick me? Ha! You’re too naive, Mrs. Hamerton!”
“Mr. Harper!”
At that moment, Lina stood up and held Cordelia’s arm, urging her to step back.
Cordelia felt her heart squeeze with concern upon hearing Lina’s soft voice.
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