hapter 58 The feeling of distress in my gut was soul crushing, but staying calm was the need of the hour. I couldnât afford to waste time in unnecessary thoughts of being scared or panicked. So, my business lady mode was activated when attempted to deal with this issue fearlessly, âHow much money do you want? I can pay in millions. Please take your money and let me go.â
As most kidnappings were for ransom, my first guess about their motive was money. They must have noticed a new female in the business community, and seized the opportunity to make quick bucks in one night.
But their silence in response baffled me, they ignored me like I wasnât present in the car. Then it occurred to me, âI have offered less money.â
My company had several branches across the country, so they must be expecting a hefty amount for abducting the CEO directly. This silence was a method of gaining a large sum of money by scaring me.
Without wasting more time, I doubled the offer as I had to go to meet Melody as swiftly as possible.
âI can pay tens of millions. Name your price and money will be paid in minutes. You can use cryptocurrency for safety as well. I will never tell the police...
My money talk was disregarded as usual; however, the law enforcement agencies got a reaction from them. But a bad one!
They stuffed a piece of cloth in my mouth and gagged me, shutting the only door of negotiation. I shuddered uncontrollably. What should I do now?
The fear swirled in my guts as my heart raced, I was helpless before those burly goons. Due to darkness, I was unable to see where we were going. The bumpy ride indicated that the car wasnât racing on the main road.
Still, I kept my emotions checked in this jeopardy, looking for a chance to strike a deal with them. I was new in Lakon city, so ransom was the only thing which justified the situation.
Chapter 58 I was waiting for the gag to be removed for negotiations when the car came to a grating stop.
Without a word, they yanked me out and walked inside a rundown building in the middle of nowhere, this creepy scene froze the very breath in my mouth. I tried to stay calm, but my heart was pounding against my chest as they didnât give me a second to fight and tied me to a chair, starting their weird activities.
A goon brought paint bottles, and they painted strange symbols all around. Then they crossed all the limits of foolishness and doused the place with gasoline. A chill ran down my spine as the combined smell of gasoline and paint sucked all the air from my lungs, leaving me breathless. I could hardly focus on their words when someone set up a camera before me and said, âOur ritual is going to be a hit, brother. People will love it.â
A ritual?
Where were we? In the nineteenth century?
The rope bit into my wrists, the fibers coarse and unyielding. I twisted my arms, ignoring the raw burn against my skin. Pain meant nothing right now.
My chair wobbled. One more pushâjust one more-
Crack The chair toppled over, my body slamming onto the ground with a jarring thud. A second later, boots crashed against my ribs.
âStupid bitch!â one of them snarled, his kick knocking the air from my lungs. âYou think you can ruin our ritual?â
Biting my lips, I halted my painful screams, pushing back my tears. I had progressed so much in the past few years, becoming a powerful lady to take revenge.
Tonight, only the venue and my appearance were changed, but I was still in the same dress, enduring the heartless blows of my tormentors. Fate was indeed strange, testing me with difficulties one after another whereas the real criminals were enjoying their lives to the fullest!
Chapter 58 However, I wasnât Laura Green of the past now!
The pain barely registered. I spat blood, tasting ron and defiance, And then I smirked.
âYou idiots,â I rasped, my voice hoarse yet shar. âYou think people want to watch this? A lowâbudget, amateur sacrifice?â
That got their attention.
One of them hesitated, exchanging an uneasy glance with the other.
âPathetic,â I added, my grin widening. âYouâre not making a hit. Youâre making a joke.â
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