His eyes darkened.


    “Larry, Lonnie, you’re in charge of tomorrow’s operation.


    Also, have more people guard the hospital and N&l Fairy Land.


    ”


    Mr.


    Murray’s moves were unpredictable, and Nathan didn’t want Colby to be at risk.


    In the dark basement of the vi, footsteps echoed.


    Everett walked over, holding his phone.


    “Open the door,” he ordered coldly.


    The chain rattled, and the heavy door opened.


    A creaking sound filled the air.


    Dust blew over, making them cough.


    Everett held the phone; the video call was ongoing.


    He aimed the camera at the room.


    Lucinda slumped on the bed, lifeless and dirty, like an abandoned corpse.


    Despite the dust, she stood out.


    “Is she dead?” Mr.


    Murray inquired from the other end of the screen.


    “No.


    If she were, she’d be worthless.


    I won’t let her die.


    ” Everett signaled to Fletcher with a raised chin and thenmanded, with deliberate fierceness, “Go check on her!”


    Fletcher grabbed Lucinda’s limp neck.


    She slowly opened her eyes, looking extremely weak.


    The man on the other end of the screen remained silent for a while.


    After inspecting Lucinda’s condition for some time, he seemed satisfied.


    “Good job.


    Remember to give her water asionally.


    We don’t want her to die.


    ”


    He hung up.


    Embarrassment reced Everett’s domineering expression.


    “I’m sorry, Mrs.


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    ”


    Lucinda waved her hand dismissively, saying, “It’s not a big deal.


    ”


    “The transaction is set for ten o’clock tomorrow morning.


    Please be patient.


    Mr.


    Murray requests a ransom of thirty billion dors brought to the meeting ce by Mr.


    Payne alone.


    ”


    Lucinda responded, “He’s finally making a move.


    These painful days haven’t been for nothing.


    ”


    With a detached expression, she added, “Please tie me up more securely tomorrow.


    I’m worried I won’t be able to stop myself from tearing him apart.


    ”


    How could he harm an innocent child? He deserved to be severely punished!


    On Bright Mountain, the dense canopy of trees obscured the sky and sun.


    The air in the forest was humid and stifling, enough to make one feel suffocated.


    Before the break of dawn, Lucinda was brought to the mountain by Mr.