Sweetheart, Do You Still Love Me

Chapter 262

get someone too. Why should you be the only one who gets to call the shots?”Elspeth laughed and clapped her hands, slow and rhythmic. “Fine, call someone. I want to see whom you’ll bring today.”With a glance at Lisa, she made a subtle gesture and commanded nonchalantly, “Untie him and give him his phone back.”At these words, the director finally realized that his belongings had been stolen by Elspeth’s accomplices without him noticing.How fast were these people? The director couldn’t even imagine. He wiped his sweat, and when he noticed Lisa leaning over, he discreetly scattered something onto her nose tip.Before Lisa could even see what it was, it disappeared. She thought nothing of it, assuming it was poison and popping an antidote pill.With his trembling hands, he dialed a number. “Jaxon? Yes, it’s me. Can you come over now? I’m in a bit of trouble; if I can’t solve it, I might not make it out alive. Yes, I’ll pay whatever you want, and remember to bring your best men too…” The director groveled and begged, using every ounce of flattery he could muster.Jaxon… Why does that name sound so familiar? Elspeth searched her memory and suddenly realized something, a sly smile playing at the corner of her lips.After hanging up, the director felt his confidence surge. But time ticked by, and still, no one arrived.“Are we done here?” Elspeth grew increasingly impatient. She had only come to secure a spot, and if he weren’t willing, she’d have to resort to more extreme measures.The director was starting to get anxious, his growing unease expanding like a balloon. “Maybe there’s traffic on the road. Just give him a little more time, and he’ll show up.”“Fine. I’ll wait one more minute. If he doesn’t come by then, I’ll just have to off you,” Elspeth threatened.Of course, Elspeth had no