She still didn't get it. What on earth did Lane want with her? Was he really after that $20 million ransom?

"Why? I have my reasons!" He took another drag from his cigarette, then without another word, pressed the burning end against the back of Quincy's tied hands! "Ah!"

A scream tore through the silence, pain searing through her skin as the color drained from Quincy's face.

"Will you shut up? You're hurting my ears," Lane's eyes darkened, his grip tightening on Quincy's jaw, delivering a slap that left her dazed. "Keep your mouth shut!" Quincy was in shock.

Never in her wildest dreams did she imagine falling into the clutches of someone like him.

"Please, let me go... I'll give you the money, okay?"

Lane laughed.

"You think I'm doing this for $20 million?"

loss. She couldn't

me lose is way beyond a mere $20 million!" Lane still remembered

more than just

turn to strike back. Fate seemed to have

I'm about to marry him, but it's just an arranged marriage by our families. He doesn't care about me the way he cares about Dorothy!" "What

yourself, without your antidote, Everett is as good

he was really after

my hands." Lane smirked, proud of his plan.

voice trembled with fear. Thoughts

she posed

I thought

is sealed! Stop dreaming,

to stay calm, but her mind was

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