Once the call went through, David took the phone over.
“I heard you have a woman called Averie Tate. Is that true?”
“Why are you bothering yourself with such a small matter?” David narrowed his eyes and grinned half-heartedly. “She’s just some doctor…”
“I looked into her! She’s the head of Alpha Technologies and the president of Tate Industries in Aryadelle! Why did you have to take her of all people? She’s from Aryadelle…”
“This is Bridgedale. Aryadelle’s laws can’t touch me,” David continued with a chuckle. “Even if that’s the case, someone’s using news of our scandals to blackmail us into saving her! Release her this instance!”
“I won’t,” David said determinedly. “I want her to extend my life for me. She’s a medical genius. I’m sure she can come up with a way to prolong life!”
“Are you sure?”
“I am,” said David
“Then, don’t touch her for now… You have to keep her alive,” said Senator Kane. “I’ll deal with things here. You better make that woman stay with you willingly. That way, this won’t turn into a subject for ridicule!”
“Got it!” The smile on David’s face died down.
How could he make Averie stay by his side willingly?
…
That afternoon, Mike found Elyette at a mysterious, special security company.
He did not expect Elyette to not only have strong connections, but also outstanding execution skills.
David Grimes’s current residence was on top of a mountain.
At this point, they had already come up with a detailed terrain model and a rough battle plan in the command room!
“You really are something, Elyette Foster! From what I’ve heard, this security company isn’t open to normal folk.” Mike said after pulling Elyette aside to speak privately.
“Am I considered normal folk?” Elyette’s expression was solemn.
“I guess not… What I meant was that this security company doesn’t even work with typical rich people!” Mike said animatedly. “The hidden head behind this company is the former Chief of Staff… The people who work here are officially called bodyguards, but they’re actually contract killers…”
“In your eyes, am I a typical rich person?” A clear look of doubt appeared in Elyette’s eyes.” Who isn’t a typical rich person, then? Please enlighten me.”
Mike was speechless.
“God d*mn it!” Mike cursed internally.
They were discussing important matters, but it ended up being an opportunity for Elyette to show off!
“I told you before that as long as I have enough money, there will naturally be people who would risk their lives for me.” A dark menace appeared in Elyette’s eyes as he said, “We’ll get Averie back before sunrise tomorrow!”
“If you’re using gunfire, you have to make sure she doesn’t get hurt!” Mike said.
“I’m going there personally!” Elyette’s tone was certain as his eyes were cold and deep.
Then, he turned and walked back to the command room.
Mike’s impression of Elyette took a turn.
He was going to rescue Averie without thinking about the cost or worrying for his life.
If that was not love, then what was?
At 8 p.m. that night, Elyette was smoking on the balcony.
Since arriving in Bridgedale that morning, there was not one moment when he was relaxed. He kept thinking of Averie.
The thought of her possibly being threatened and picked on made him feel like his heart was being stabbed again and again!
His phone suddenly rang.
He pulled it out and saw that it was an incoming video call.
Elyette held his breath and accepted the call.
Averie’s face appeared in front of him without warning, followed by her screams.
“Let me go! You animal!”
Elyette’s breath quickened as the cigarette fell from his fingers. He saw a silver-haired man pinning Averie down and forcefully taking her clothes off!
“Averie!” Elyette cried out in agony.
His cold face carried with it a terrifying and murderous aura.
He wanted to go and save Averie!
She was so close, and yet so far.
He could hear heavy breath and the horror in her eyes, but there was nothing he could do!
His blood boiled inside of him. He wanted to rip that man into shreds and feed him to the dogs!
On the other side of the video call, Averie froze.
She heard Elyette’s voice!
A chill ran through her entire body.
She did not expect David to call Elyette in secret!
“Elyette! Don’t look!” Tears of embarrassment welled up in her eyes. “Please! Don’t look!”
Elyette felt like his heart was breaking into pieces as he watched Averie’s helpless and miserable face.
His fingers clenched tightly around his phone as a savage fury appeared in his eyes.
“I’m coming for you! I’m coming to save you right now, Averie!” he cried out as tears escaped his eyes and rolled down to the corner of his lips.
His tears tasted bitter!
He had never felt this kind of pain in his life.
He was watching as the woman he loved was being assaulted by another man!
This was more agonizing than his own death!
Elyette held his phone tightly and rushed into the house.
When Mike heard the commotion, he walked out and bumped right into Elyette.
“What happened?!”
Mike suppressed the pain from running into Elyette. When he saw his bloodshot eyes filled with ears, he immediately knew something was wrong.
At that moment, Averie’s screams continued to come through the phone.
“End the call! I’m begging you… Turn it off!”
Mike picked up the hand Elyette was holding his phone in, and saw the unbelievable sight of Averie being pinned down!
Through gritted teeth, Mike said with a tremor in his voice, “Averie… Remember what I told you! We’re coming to save you! Just not right now!”
Then, he forced himself to end the call.
“We’re going to save her now! I said right now!” Elyette was frustrated by Mike’s words and his voice was trembling with rage, “I won’t wait another second! We’re leaving now!”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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