“Hahaha! Such a sentimental guy. This makes my investigation much easier. I don’t really want to kill anyone, you know? However, Triple Threat Corporation has suffered huge losses in Cynea. And you! You broke my leg! What should I do about that?”
Isaac glanced at Claude, who was rapidly typing on the keyboard, and demanded harshly, “What do you want?”
“I did some checking, and it seems your Garth Properties are worth quite a bit. 600 billion dollars, right? Sell the company, and give me the money. I’II return herto you unharmed. How does that sound?”
“And don’t think of any tricks. What works in Cynea won’t fly in Parwin, alright?”
Without any hesitation, Isaac said firmly, “Fine, but it will take time. Not many people want to buy a company for 600 billion dollars, after all.”
“Didn’t expect you to agree so quickly. Let me think I’ll give you two days. As soon as you agree, I’ll have someone to help you find a buyer.”
After the call ended with a click, Isaac immediately looked at Claude.
With a tap on the enter key, Claude brought up a global map on the screen. A blue dot could be seen blinking slowly over the Eastern Sea of Cynea.
“They entered international waters in just over ten minutes…”
Isaac’s heart sank. Even if fighter jets took off now, it would be too late to intercept as Adrian’s private jet was already flying much faster than regular commercial flights.
“Damn it!” Isaac slammed his fist onto the table in frustration.
***
Meanwhile, in a meeting room at a government building in Pecling, Maxwell was presiding over a meeting about domestic financial system reforms.
Suddenly, the door to the meeting room was pushed open, and his secretary walked in, favonovel.com face etched with anxiety. She took quick, small steps toward Maxwell.
Maxwell frowned because it was strictly forbidden to interrupt meetings like this.
“Whatever it is, it can wait until after the meeting.” Maxwell gestured for his secretary to leave.
“Mr. Tandel, it’s a call from Adrian. He… He says he’s captured Isaac’s woman.”
Maxwell froze for a second, then favonovel.com said into the microphone, “We’ll take a ten-minute break now.”
Afterward, Maxwell grabbed his phone and swiftly walked out of the room.
Just as the secretary stepped out of the meeting room, favonovel.com heard Maxwell’s roar from the right side of the corridor. “Adrian, are you looking for death? You’re demanding 600 billion dollars?”
“Mr. Tandel, with your vast connections, finding a powerful buyer for Isaac shouldn’t be a problem, right?” Adrian’s smug voice came through the phone.
Maxwell’s chest heaved with anger. In a cold tone, favonovel.com said, “This is impossible. I urge you to reconsider immediately. I’ll call your grandfather right away.”
“You old fool, if you dare to call my grandfather, I’ll kill this pregnant woman right now!” Adrian’s menacing voice came through, leaving Maxwell stunned.
Seconds later, Maxwell hung up the phone. After a brief silence, favonovel.com turned and gestured to his secretary.
“Tell them the meeting is over for today. We’ll reschedule. Tell the driver to get the car ready. We’re going to Neptune Gardens,” favonovel.com instructed urgently.
Maxwell had never imagined Adrian would leave Cynea, kidnap Isaac’s woman, and demand 600 billion dollars. This incident could be considered the largest ransom case in Cynean history. He needed to consult with Ethan about this matter, especially since Connor had mentioned that Isaac and Ethan had a special relationship.
Maxwell hurriedly stepped out once the car came to a halt, only to see Connor getting out of another vehicle.
Both men, who had grave expressions on their faces, paused upon seeing each other. Then, they quickly approached one another.
“Are you here about Isaac’s situation, too?” Maxwell asked first.
Connor nodded. “The House of Custos’ fighter jets have taken off, but they were too late. They couldn’t intercept Adrian’s jet.”
“Let’s go inside. This is a big problem.” Connor sighed, stepping toward the building.
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