Chapter 1333
Ida had a sudden realization and turned to Chase. âAre you saying she might have gone to the
explosion site looking for Theo?"
Chase wasn't sure. âIt's just a guess. We've looked everywhere we could think of. The only place we
haven't checked is the crime scene.â Though they didn't continue their conversation, they seemed to
come to some mutual understanding and quickly ran to their respective cars. Alterwards, Chase's car
and the Howard familyâs car both headed towards the factory in the suburbs that had exploded.
At the same time.
In a small town not far from the Greenhaven suburbs, in a certain bungalow courtyard, Ellinor was
tied up and confined in a dirty, small room. The air was filled with the scent of barbecue and cheap
beer.
Every now and then, she could hear people outside swearing and telling crude jokes.
Since she was pregnant, the unpleasant smells made Ellinor feel nauseous.
The two men who had brought her here were outside drinking and eating late-night snacks with
their comrades, not paying her any mind.
After bringing her here, they locked her in the room and left her alone.
Ellinor's mouth was taped shut, so she couldn't call for help.
She didn't plan on calling for help anyway. In her current situation, making a fuss would only make
things worse.
She observed her surroundings while moving her body, trying to use the sharp corner of some
debris to cut the rope tied around her ankles.
Suddenly, the door to the hut was kicked open.
âBoss, what's the point of bringing this chick here? She's pregnant, so she can't party with us.â
âAll you think about is women!â The silver-haired man disgustedly lifted his chin. âGet lost! I need to
chat with her.â
The fat man scratched his head in annoyance and left, closing the door for their boss.
The silver-haired man walked over to Ellinor, who was still tied to the ground. He looked down at
her like she was an insect and asked scornfully. âRemember me?â
Ellinor lifted her head to look at the man, but with her mouth taped shut, she couldn't answer his
question.
The silver-haired man didn't seem to expect an answer, and he lightly kicked her. âAlter you ran
away that time. Theo had people chasing me for over a year. I almost died a few times. He really
cares about you.â
Ellinor's eyes faltered. She hadn't known that Theo had sent people after this kidnapper.
The silver-haired man squatted down slowly; his evil eyes, filled with mockery and cruelly, were
locked onto her. âI love destroying everything that bastard cares about bit by bit. I want him to
suffer.â
Ellinor glared at the silver-haired man, trying to make a sound. She had something to say, but with
her mouth taped shut, she couldn't speak clearly.
The silver-haired man understood her intention. He reached out and mercilessly ripped the tape
from her mouth.
Suddenly, Ellinor's cheek felt a sharp pain. The adhesive material being ripped off her face pulled
out her fine facial hair.
He said coldly, âWhat did you want to say? Say it now.â
Ellinor's eyes were full of urgency. She looked at him expectantly. âDidnât Theo die in the explosion?
Why do you want him to suffer? What's the point?â Her urgency was the hope of hearing from this
kidnapper that Theo was still alive.