When the call was disconnected, Rachel’s body was trembling and she hurriedly tried to return the call. “Sorry, the number you dialed is unavailable.”
She screamed at the wall and her hoarse voice echoed in the large living room as her brain buzzed. Justin…
Justin is now the only person who can save Grandma.
Without thinking, she ran out of the lobby of the hotel. There, she saw Justin entering a car at the entrance as soon as he exited the elevator. She quickly went after him, trying to call out to him, but no sound came out of her throat and she could only watch the black car drive away from the entrance. She chased after the car on foot, as if she could not feel the pain on her soles, while she desperately tried to catch up. Soon, the car stopped at a traffic light intersection, but when she was about to catch up, her knees weakened before her whole body fell forward toward the ground as her vision went dark.
As the intense pain from her knees spread throughout her body, she almost did not even have the strength to raise her head. All she could do was curl up on the side of the road like a dying shrimp. At this moment, passersby pointed at her and gossiped.
“What’s wrong with that woman?”
“I don’t know; should I call the police?”
“It’s a woman.”
“Is it a car accident? Why is she not even wearing shoes?”
After a long time, a male voice came from among the chaos of voices, “Mrs. Burton?”
Rachel’s head buzzed for a moment.
“President Burton, it’s her!” Frankie shouted sharply toward the back.
When she lifted her head, a tall figure was coming through the crowd and striding toward her. The moment they looked at each other, Justin’s cold, frosty face was scrunched up in anger. “Are you seeking death? Why are you chasing the car along the road?”
Please, save Grandma.
Rachel was lying at Justin’s feet, resisting the pain and gesturing toward him for help.
“Get her back to the hotel and call a doctor.”
“Yes, President Burton.”
There were wounds all over Rachel’s knees, elbows and soles of her feet. After the doctor had treated her wounds, he threw all of the bloodied cotton balls and gauze into the trash.
“It’s nothing serious, but just be careful to keep the wounds dry to prevent an infection.”
“Thank you, doctor.” Frankie sent the doctor out. “President Burton, there is something fishy about this matter.”
“Definitely.” Justin’s expression sank. “We just confirmed the winning bid. Then, someone kidnapped her grandmother in Riverdale to threaten us to withdraw the bid. The biggest suspects are our two rivals.”
“However, in the end, which one of them is the culprit?”
“That depends on which one of them knows more about my affairs.”
The culprit did not kidnap a member of the Burton Family nor his rightful fiancée, but instead captured the grandmother of his long-rumored neglected ex-wife in order to threaten him to withdraw the bid. It was obvious that there was something fishy about it.
“In your opinion, which one of them is it? Golden Growth Corporation?”
“I’m afraid it’s neither.”
Frankie was stunned at Justin’s words. “Neither?”
“Go and check on what Jason Burton has been doing lately.”
With that being said, Frankie was instantly enlightened. “On it right away.”
Soon, Rachel was awakened by a nightmare. When she woke up, it was already completely dark. She violently sprang from the bed, feeling her cheeks drenched in cold sweat and messy hair over her face. On top of that, her entire body was frighteningly pale.
“You’re awake?” A man’s voice came from the bedside. She snapped to her senses and gestured at him. How is Grandma? Did you save her?
“I’ve asked Frankie to resolve it and the police should have the results soon.”
The police? Rachel’s face turned pale. You can’t call the police! You absolutely must not call the police. If the kidnappers are alerted, Grandma is as good as dead.
“What can I do if the police can’t help?” Justin’s indifferent tone was so cold that she felt like she had just heard those words in her nightmare. In the dim light, she gritted her teeth and lifted the quilt. Ignoring the pain in her knees and feet, she fell on her knees in front of him with tears immediately flowing from her eyes. Please, I beg you. As long as you save her, I’m willing to do anything. She is my only family now and I can’t lose her.
At this moment, Rachel gave up all her dignity. The other party said that as long as you are willing to surrender the bid in Brookville, she will be safe!
She choked as her tears couldn’t stop falling to the point where her eyes were reddened.
As he pinched her jaw, he coldly stared at her and asked, “When you left the wiretap in my study, did you ever think of begging me?”
Wiretap? He found out?
As he raised his hand, a phone fell on the carpet in front of her before the recording inside the device played. It was the entire conversation about Justin and President Shaw’s deal in the study. Her face was instantly ashen at that. After sending it to Janice, she forgot to delete the original recording in her phone and he had peeked into her phone.
Justin fiercely pinched Rachel’s cheek, forcing her to look up at him amidst her cries of pain. “Tell me, what are you trying to do? I can’t believe I didn’t know that you have guts in you. Who have you given this recording to?”
Rachel gritted her teeth so hard that blood seeped out from the corners of her lips. No, I didn’t give it to anyone. I really didn’t give it to anyone!
She knew very well that once she admitted that she had done so, he would no longer save her grandmother.
“So, why were you listening to us? Were you just curious?” Justin snapped. “Do you think I’m stupid? I’ve been overly patient and indulgent with you, haven’t 1?”
In order for Frankie to identify the source of the kidnapper’s call that she received as soon as possible, he had checked her phone, but he didn’t expect to find such a thing. The moment that this recording appeared, it melted all the pity in Justin’s heart.
Unable to say anything, Rachel stared at him in hopelessness with her large eyes. Even if he wants me to die, I’m fine with it. I just wish he can save Grandma.
When Justin saw the tears swimming in her eyes, he suddenly felt moved somewhere in the depths of his heart. As he was suddenly irritated, he threw her aside and prepared to leave, but he had just taken a step when something blocked his foot. When he lowered his eyes, he saw that she was clinging onto his leg for life.
Please save Grandma, I beg you.
“Why should I save her? Who is she to me? Is she worth me giving up a project worth a hundred million?” Justin impatiently pushed her away and coldly added, “Stay here and you’re not going anywhere without my permission.”
After a loud bang, the room fell into silence. As she rushed up and smashed the door, Rachel hissed with a hoarse and unpleasant voice, but all her anger and despair were drowned in her throat.
