Chapter 247

Hester quickly ran downstairs to fetch the medical kit.

Debra ascended the stairs in silence.

Moments later, Hester entered the room with the medical kit. She said apologetically, "I'm sorry for your injury."

Debra stared at her for a while. Hester shifted uncomfortably and faltered, "Madam, why are you looking at me like this?"

"This trick can be effective if done well. If not, it can backfire," Debra said meaningfully.

Hester stiffened. "Madam, I don't understand what you mean."

"Don't you?" Debra chuckled. "Your self-staged drama was quite anticipated by me initially. However, it had too many loopholes and ended up being quite boring."

"Madam, you misunderstand me. I..." Hester stammered.

Debra cut her off. "Firstly, only a few people know Juan's phone number. Given the text message, the kidnapper knew your identity, but you have no relationship with Juan. Why would he kidnap you instead of me?"

"How would I know what he was thinking?" Hester argued, her eyes darting about.