The Untouchable Ex-Wife

Liam didn't purposely want to make things difficult for Mateo, but the whole conflict was directly linked to him. What's more, Leia and Renee were gone. Liam had no idea who to go to other than Mateo.

"Didn't I make myself clear? If I told Benjamin about this, I'd get nothing out of it. I have yet to reach a consensus with you. I don't have to get rid of my backup plan so eagerly."

Mateo felt helpless; he was no longer vigilant toward Liam, and instead shot Liam a disdainful gaze. 'Aren't you always smart? Why are you acting like a fool now? You look lost. Just stop pestering me."

"Does it really have nothing to do with you?" Liam narrowed his eyes and observed Mateo's expression, wondering the authenticity of the latter's words.

"I just caught them. Don't you know where they are? As long as we reach an agreement, I can let them go," Mateo said, giving Liam a hint.

actions. Renee and Leia came with great supporters, so it was risky for him to use them as hostages. If

very embarrassing to let them go right away. Hence, he decided to keep them

They aren't even in there!" Liam finally believed that Mateo didn't have a clue what

they?" Mateo grew nervous too. After dwelling on it, he looked at

Confused and uncertain,

time. You purposely hide your sister to shift the blame to me. Then, you can use their protectors to get rid of me.

that analysis, his

You're trying