Naya's mother immediately went over and closed the door of the ward. When she looked back at Naya, she saw that Naya's face had changed. At this moment, her eyes were gloomy, and her teeth were gritted together in anger.“Naya, what the hell is going on here? Is Ava…”“I really didn't expect this.” Naya sneered. “I've known Daniel for so many years, but I’m not as good as Ava who has only known him for a few years? And he still has amnesia, so he doesn't even remember who Ava is. Yet, under such circumstances, he’s still defending that b*tch.”Naya was really angry and felt extremely aggrieved.Naya's mother looked a little distressed as she stood by Ava’s side. Then, she hurried over to comfort Naya. “Naya, don't be angry. With your qualifications, you don't have to marry Daniel. There are many sons of rich and noble families for you to choose from in Glendale.”“Of course, I know that there are still many men I can marry, but I only want to marry Daniel! I’ve liked him for so ma
Before Ava was fully awake, she heard a rude man's voice ordering her around.She felt a pain in the back of her neck. She wanted to raise her hands to massage it, but she found that she could not lift her hands.“Did you hear me? I’m talking to you!” The man urged impatiently and pushed Ava without pity.Only then did Ava wake up completely. She looked up and saw the man in black standing in front of her. After that, she remembered what had happened before she fell unconscious.She was driving on the road waiting for a red light when this man rushed over, strangled her, and knocked her unconscious. Although Ava had always been straightforward, she also knew to act according to the situation.At this time, she was tied up and had no idea where she was. Of course, she could only keep her cool.“Who are you? Why did you bring me here?” Ava pretended to be scared as she stared at the man, secretly sizing him up. She was sure that she did not know this man.When the man saw Ava be
Ava was stunned when she heard that. Then, she saw the caller ID flashing on the screen.‘Why is Maddie calling me at this time?’Ava was still wondering when the man suddenly picked up Madeline's call.Madeline had no clue about Ava's kidnapping. She just wanted to ask Ava when she would return to the old manor. She did not expect a man to answer the phone.“Who are you? Where’s Ava?” Madeline subconsciously felt that the person answering the phone was not a good person because the way the man spoke and his tone was rather rude.“Who are you to Ava?” the man asked proudly.“You should answer me first. Who are you? Why do you have Ava's phone?”“Ava? Since you’re so worried about her, you must be Ava's good friend or best friend. Let me tell you this. Ava is with me now, and I want ten million as ransom, so hurry up and get ready to pay up. Otherwise, don't even think about seeing Ava again.”When Madeline heard this, her heart skipped a beat.Ava was kidnapped?“Why should I
Jeremy did not think for too long before he came to a decision.“We should call the cops first.”“But the kidnappers said…”“Linnie, I know you're worried about Ava. But at a time like this, we have to trust the police. Even if you don't trust the police, trust me. I won't risk the safety of your best friend.” Jeremy's gentle tone convinced Madeline.Madeline looked into Jeremy's deep eyes and nodded.“Okay, I believe you.”Jeremy squeezed Madeline's hand to give her some comfort before driving directly to the police station.After they went to the police station, they found out that Daniel had been here to lodge a report too.Madeline and Jeremy immediately contacted Daniel. After the three met, Daniel did not seem as foreign as when he first got amnesia. Instead, he immediately told Jeremy and Madeline what he knew.“Ava was kidnapped, and I think it has something to do with Naya. I went to look for Naya, but she refused to say anything.”“Dan, why are you so sure that Naya
“Mommy.”“Mommy is here. You’re such a good boy, Pudding,” Madeline patted his little head lovingly.“Mommy, isn't Aunt Ava coming to our house today?” Jackson also asked curiously.Madeline was trying to find an excuse to muddle through this when she heard the familiar footsteps coming from the entrance. She looked up and saw that Jeremy was back.Madeline stood up while carrying her youngest son. “Jeremy, you're back. Any news?”Jeremy took the little boy from Madeline's arms and kissed him intimately.“No news yet, but I’ve already found out who kidnapped Ava.”“Who is it?”“The kidnapper is just a lazy bum who has a lot of criminal records. In order to make quick money, he’ll do anything.” After that, Jeremy analyzed the situation and said, “I found that he has been receiving a lot of money in his account recently, and the amount is the same as the money Naya transferred. It means that Naya must have a deal with this person.”“No, it’s not a guess but the truth,” Madeline
Madeline looked up and saw a man dressed in black and sunglasses. He looked like a thief or a robber.She was sure that she did not know this man, but she felt that he was inexplicably familiar.After thinking about it for a second or two, Madeline suddenly remembered that this man was the thug who kidnapped Ava.Madeline's eyes lit up as she recalled the footage Jeremy showed her last night. This man in front of her was surely the one who kidnapped Ava.Knock, knock, knock. The man knocked on Madeline's car window again.Madeline cautiously lowered the window a little. The gap was not enough for anyone to reach their hand in.She looked at the man with a calm and puzzled expression, “Sir, what's the matter?”“You’re Eveline Montgomery, right?” the man asked directly, and his voice which was as rough as sandpaper made Madeline even more certain that he was the kidnapper who wanted a ransom of ten million dollars.“I am. May I ask who you are…”“Eveline, I don't want to waste m
Madeline dared not gamble on Ava's safety.She glanced around. There were passing vehicles but no passersby.Even if there were passersby, it was not easy to ask for help.Madeline followed the man to the other side of the road, only to discover that the car she lent Ava yesterday was parked there.The man drove this car and followed her to the vicinity of Jackson’s school.Someone must have told him her route since he was able to figure it out within a day, and this person was none other than Naya.In the hospital.Naya was lying comfortably on the bed. She had long been fine, except for a little flesh wound. She was basically unscathed, but the woman who was hit by her was still in a coma in the ICU.She picked up another spare mobile phone. When she was about to make a call, she saw her mother walking in nervously.Naya hid the phone and asked suspiciously, “What happened? Why are you panicking?”Naya's mother was pale, looking as though she was at a loss. “Dead… Naya, tha
Ava's expression suddenly changed, and she rammed into Madeline with her shoulder.“Maddie, he won't do anything to me. You should leave.”“Since you’re already here, don’t even think about leaving.” The man's evil voice came from behind Madeline.Madeline raised her hand and gently wiped the stain on Ava's face. Then, she stood up.She raised her imposing eyes. “You’re only doing these things for money. Since that’s the case, how about we make a deal?”After hearing this, the man stared at Madeline with a playful look in his eyes for a few seconds. “Mrs. Whitman, you’re my hostage now. You’re the most valuable item that I’ll be using to extort money, so why are you even talking to me about conditions?”“You’re just saying that because you want money. I want to live, and I want to take my good friend out of here safely. I’m willing to propose a higher price to buy both my and my good friend’s lives.”The man originally thought that Madeline was just saying this to buy more time,