A Farewell After Being Reborn

“Trying to bribe me now?" Benjamin snickered. "If it weren't for you, I would have signed the deal with Holcomb Corporation by now. I could have achieved financial independence after Mimosa's IPO. How can you ever make up to me?"

“I don't know what financial independence looks like to you, but as you know, I'm pretty rich and married to lan Holcomb. Our marriage might be on the rocks, but he can afford to give me a few million. How does 100 million dollars sound to you?" Sage countered, attempting to sway Benjamin.

She added, "Mr. Xenith, I know you abducted me here to vent your anger. But even if you beat me up, your circumstances won't improve. Take the money. Isn't that better?"

“Your negotiation skills surprise me. But do you take me for a fool?" Benjamin scoffed. "I'm aware you'll report me to the authorities once you're freed, and lan Holcomb won't let it slide. What good is money then?" Benjamin sneered. "The moment I decided to abduct you, I vowed not to be swayed by money."

Undeterred, Sage persisted, "Mr. Xenith, I can persuade lan Holcomb to reinvest in your winery. We can pretend this abduction never occurred. You've run into a tricky situation, but let's have a discussion to solve the problem."

traced her lips with his fingers. "I wonder how your glib tongue feels.” Repulsed, Sage recoiled, earning

Then, Benjamin turned to his subordinate. "Force her mouth open and feed it to her. Let's

plan, but she was bound in a room devoid of anything except two

behave. You'll suffer less than way." Benjamin brandished a sharp knife and pressed it against her face. "If you don't, you will bid

brought a medicine bottle, forced her mouth open, and poured some unknown liquid down

She tried spitting it out, but it was too late. She

but you'll be on your knees begging for some of this later." He chuckled gleefully. Even his lackey looked eager to have a taste of her, which