Even After Death by Lilting Champ

Chapter 273

If the kidnappers were after money, the Carltons and Millers could easily fulfill their demands. Ethan feared that they might want something even more precious than money.

Otto was in his wheelchair. His hands gripped the armrests so tightly that his veins were popping. Chris had a severe

expression. The on-lookers might not know, but they did. Money was not an issue, but they could not risk exposing Ethan’s true identity.

Even if they had to give up on Marina, they had to protect Ethan’s secret. Otto and Chris looked each other in the eye and instantly came to an agreement.

Even though their family member’s life was still at risk, they had no choice. They had to keep the secret at all costs.

Chloe didn’t know anything. She kept weeping and said, “Tell us! Please tell us what you want. We’ll give you any amount of money you want.”

“Mrs. Carlton, your tears are truly touching. Even a stranger like me can’t help but feel moved,” the person said. Although the words were spoken with a tone of regret, it sounded chilling to those who heard it.

your biological daughter or your stepdaughter?” Chloe sniffed and said, “They’re both my

“Of course, there’s a difference. Even if you think you love them equally, there has to be a difference. I

has seen bomb squads defusing bombs in TV shows, right? There are always two wires. Cutting the right one diffuses the bomb, but the wrong one

sound of a bomb exploding,

tied in red and blue ropes respectively. In one minute, you have to pick one for me

caused an

do you mean by that? Cutting one of them loose? You want them

rotten to the core, asking someone to choose one of

the right to decide if they

Carltons were also stunned. They didn’t expect such

though Ethan’s secret would be safe, this situation

fiancée and Connor’s mother. Save me! You have to

so naturally, he wanted Ethan to save Marina. But he

didn’t even hesitate. “Save Marina. It’s clearly

choice to make. Olivia was the woman Ethan

what about