Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 577

Xavier had justified his actions by saying that this was the only way for them to get the money.

He dropped his bossy attitude and poured out his frustrations on lan. When he spoke about his struggles, he even shed emotional tears.

lan’s heart was instantly softened. After thinking it over, he contacted Ron on Xavier’s behall

When they were carrying out the kidnapping, lan was constantly on edge. He warned Ron repeatedly. “Do not hurt the child.”

captive, they still had a chance of getting off the h ook lightly, but if she was harmed in any way, the consequences would be

him to do

of Bethany regularly, confirming that she was alive and well. As time passed, Ron’s patience

Terrified for their lives, he quickly sent money to placate Ron, urging him to not harm Bethany any further.

any videos of Bethany at the designated time, lan panicked and called

lan topped up Ron’s phone with a hundred dollars to reactivate it. Now the call

to Ron’s place in a ghetto. Ron was living in a run-down

shouted Ron’s name, but he did not appear at the door. Instead, a neighbor shouted in response, “Stop shouting! His place has been empty for two weeks, so he’s probably back

he wouldn’t get any information about Ron from them. On the other hand, he couldn’t go to the police station to inquire about Ron’s whereabouts either. In the