"Well, this means trouble," Frank murmured to himself, frowning as he tried to think of a solution.

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Meanwhile, outside the karaoke box, Helen received a call from Horey. "Your plan is genius, Ms. Lane."

"What?"

Helen was left confused. She looked between Gina and Huub, but they looked just as confused as to what the kidnapper was talking about.

Horey chuckled just then. "Still pretending, huh?"

"I'm not pretending. What are you getting at?" Helen pressed urgently.

why did you bring a fake flower? Hell, that's not all-you even had someone hide in the closet in Room 10, ready to ambush me! You're really showing no

in shock. "The Bloodcrane

prepared beforehand, insisting vehemently, "Impossible! That's definitely the Bloodcrane Spiritbloom, an heirloom from my ancestors! How could it be fake?! The way I see it, the kidnapper must have already taken it

"Hah!"

would I even bother calling you?! You're the one who refused to take my deal and tried to trick me! You'll understand the consequences

Beep... Beep...

leaving her dejected as she listened

not been quick enough to catch her, she would have collapsed on the floor

is not fake. It's real, and I promise

Helen said nothing but nod at his assurance, Gina quickly said, "Of course we believe you, Mr. Droitner You'd never joke something like this given your family background. But why was the kidnapper saying that we lied to her? And that thing about anambush... Did

mildly at Helen. "Helen has decided to follow the kidnapper's demands, so why would

was just carrying out the

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