Chapter 1584 Treasure
The people who had their knives at Davin and Nicole’s throats gestured provokingly at Evan.
“Daddy, we should prioritize saving Uncle Davin and Mommy. How about if we release Skyler?”
Juan grew anxious at the sight of the knife at his mother and uncle’s neck.
Evan merely glanced at them and said, “Steven, I guess you’re after something else other than your son, right?”
“You really do know me well, Evan. Yes, I am after that item. Hand over the box carved with dragon patterns that is in your possession right now.”
“That’s a tall order. You have to exchange it for my people.”
A sinister smile flashed across Steven’s face. “Evan, so you’re finally willing to exchange your people for something? Well, you can only choose one person in exchange for the box. You decide then.”
Juan and Kyle exchanged glances. They thought that Evan would surely pick Nicole. When Steven was handing over Nicole, they would then seize the chance to rescue Davin at the same time.
With that being said, they were dumbfounded when Evan chose to save Davin without hesitation.
“I’m going to send someone to fetch the box. Release Davin right now!”
Davin who had his mouth stuffed while both his hands were tied to his back was stumped that his brother had chosen to save him. He shook his head with all his might and tried to signal hard at Evan with his eyes to save Nicole instead.
Evan, Nicole has given you four children. Life has not been an easy journey for her. You should choose her! Don’t care about me. Just save her! Your two sons are watching your every move right now. I won’t be able to live with myself if anything happens to Nicole!
Evan knew what Davin was trying to tell him but went ahead with his choice.
Steven snickered in response. “Well, it’s true then. Men will always choose their brothers over their wives. I mean, you can always look for another woman, right? Well, I would have made the same choice if I were in your shoes.”
Even though Kyle and Juan could not comprehend Evan’s actions, they knew that their father must already have a fool-proof plan in place to save Nicole as well.
Hence, Juan did not protest and tried to persuade Davin to come over to their side.
“Uncle Davin, just come over here. We will be plagued with guilt for the rest of our lives if anything should happen to you.”
“Yes, Uncle Davin. Just listen to Daddy and come over here!”
Someone dashed over holding the box carved with dragons and handed it over to Evan.
“Mr. Seet, we have retrieved this from your study as per your instruction.”
Evan took over the box and held it high up in the air. “Let Davin come over here. Once he’s crossed the gate into Imperial Garden, I will throw the box over to your side.”
Steven hesitated for a moment. At the thought that he was in full control over the fate of Imperial Garden, he decided that Evan would not simply pull any tricks on him.
“Okay! You’re the president of the Seet Group after all. Your words are your bond. Release Davin!”
Steven gestured at his man. The man holding Davin let him go and kicked him, sending Davin staggering a few steps forward.
Davin turned around and shot a death glare at the man. He silently vowed that he would make them suffer a fate worse than death if he was able to make it out alive.
Davin made his way inside Imperial Garden while Evan honored his words and threw the box right in front of Steven.
Steven picked up the box and studied it meticulously to make sure that it was indeed the box that he was looking for. He shook it repeatedly to make sure that it was not empty. This is the key that will be able to unlock the treasure.
After obtaining the box, his primary focus shifted to his son, Skyler.
“Evan Seet, on what condition are you going to release Skyler? Do you not care about your wife anymore? Are you really going to sit idly by as she dies in front of you?”
