Silly Bride

Chapter 61

and have no humanity to speak of. Save me, Xavier!”Tears streamed down her face. Fear, terror, and anguish were all etched across her features.At that precise moment, however, the video cut off.The kidnapper’s voice rang out once more.“It looks like you gave your woman the boot last night, Mr. Fairchild. I initially didn’t want to kidnap her, but she ran right into me while blind drunk alone. Thus, I had no choice but to take her away.”Xavier’s brows furrowed, but he remained as calm as ever. “Just cut straight to the chase. How much do you want exactly?”“You’re indeed a straightforward person, Mr. Fairchild! No matter what, she’s your woman, so it’s not too much to ask you for twenty million, right?”Xavier didn’t bother yakking with him. “Name the time and place.”“Sit tight first, Mr. Fairchild. I’ll decide the time and place. After that, I’ll notify you. But Mr. Fairchild, I hope you can play by my rules. Otherwise, you’ll only be able to collect your woman’s body.”“Go on. I’m listening.” Xavier was unhurried, his speech brief and concise. It was as though he was merely discussing a not-so-important business.“I want gold bars. Change the twenty million into gold bars. Most importantly, you’re not to lodge a police report. If you do so, your woman will die a ghastly death.”“Okay. But it takes time to change the money into gold bars.”“In that case, I’ll give you two hours. Drive over alone.”At that, Xavier paused for a moment. “My leg is broken, so I can’t drive alone. In fact, it’s in a cast right now. If you spent any time investigating me before planning this kidnapping, you should know that I’m speaking the truth.”Following that, the kidnapper discussed it with the others and relented right away. “Fine, you can bring a driver along. But it must be a female driver. Now, the countdown to two hours begins. I hope you can get the gold bars ready as soon as possible. I’m looking forward to our meeting.”After saying that, the kidnapper hung up without a second’s delay.Only then did the house return to its usual silence.Winnie felt as though she had just watched a police show.However, she found the male lead—Xavier—rather strange.He doesn’t seem anxious or apprehensive. Instead, he was frightfully calm throughout the entire process. It was as though he was merely going through the motions.Her curiosity was inexorably piqued.She grew intrigued about Xavier and Yulissa’s relationship.He should love and care about her greatly, yet not only has he never touched her ever since she returned, but he’s even all unconcerned despite her having been kidnapped.Eyeing him, she inwardly tutted. He’s really unfathomable, his thoughts entirely indiscernible!“Why are you looking at me like that?”Xavier initially wanted to make a call, but the gaze of the woman before him was too intrusive. Hence, he stilled and pinned his eyes on her.In response, Winnie curled her lips in disdain.“Your girlfriend has been kidnapped and her finger