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    "I may be her ex-husband, but you probably found out in your investigation that I''ve known Rose for ten years. Even though we''re divorced, we''re still family. I''m more reliable than Sebastian, so whatever you want, you can talk to me. There''s no need to involve Sebastian."


    "Oh, really? But I already contacted himtest night, and told him about Rosalie''s situation. He seemed very worried. He also said he''d do anything to ensure Rosalie''s release. It sounds like he''s more anxious than you, her ex-husband."


    "You contacted Sebastian?" Theodore frowned.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    "What, you don''t believe me?"


    Theodore''s breathing became more rapid. Sebastian had promised to notify him if the kidnappers called, but didn''t say a word.


    However, Theodore wasn''t entirely surprised. Expecting Sebastian to share information with him was wishful thinking. A man like Sebastian wanted to have everything to himself.


    "I believe you. If you want to y some twisted game, I''m willing to y along. But you have to guarantee Rose''s safety."


    The manughed again. "You''re finally getting the hang of this! Luckily, you didn''t try to talk about money with me-how boring that would be? I love it when people want to y games with me. That''s what makes it thrilling. Money is worthlesspared to that."


    Hearing the man''sughter, Theodore knew he was dealing with a psychopath. The way the kidnappers had died made it clear that this man wasn''t interested in money. A psychopath who didn''t care about money would only be interested in sick games, deriving pleasure from torturing others. It was a thrill far greater than wealth for them.


    "So, Mr. Spencer, are you willing to y a game with me?"


    "Yes, I''m willing," Theodore said. "Tell me what you want."


    "Well... Let me think about that."


    "Let me hear Rose''s voice, so I can be sure she''s safe. Otherwise, how do I know if she''s alive or dead? If anything happens to Rose, I''ll make sure to track the person who hurt her and make their life a living hell."


    "No problem." The man approached Rosalie with his phone, and said, "Your ex-husband wants to talk to you. Tell him you''re doing just fine." Rosalie clenched her teeth, and remained silent.


    She couldn''t believe Theodore had actually canceled his wedding with Cynthia. He must have lost his mind. He had divorced her to marry Cynthia, but at thest minute, he called off the wedding.


    It was both insane and ridiculous.


    She didn''t want Theodore toe and save her Only God knew what this psychopath would do.


    Moreover, the man was unreliable. Even if Theodore agreed to y his so-called game, there was no guarantee the man would let her go.


    He seemed to enjoy watching others despair, just as he had with the kidnappers. He had promised them something, only to tantly break his word.


    "Rose, are you okay? Don''t worry, I''ll definitely save you."


    Rosalie stared at the phone screen, tears welling up in her eyes. She closed them, turned her head to the side, and bit her lip harder, refusing to say a word.


    "Rose, why aren''t you saying anything? You bastard, what did you do to her?!"


    "Listen to yourself! Isn''t it more likely that you did something to this woman?" the man sneered. "She doesn''t even want to talk to you."


    Theodore''s voice trembled. "Rose, please say something. Tell me how you''re doing! I''m begging you!"