Chapter 1521

David had barely finished speaking when a familiar voice echoed through the doorway, sending a jolt through Kisa's body. She spun around to see Gilbert standing there, but he paid her no attention. Instead, his eyes were fixed on Madalyn with a look of panic.

"I'm here. Let my grandma go," Gilbert barked at David.

David snickered. "You've got it all twisted. I didn't bring you here to bargain for her freedom."

Gilbert's brow furrowed, and his eyes turned icy. "If you lay a hand on my grandma, we'll both go down in flames."

David let out a chuckle. "Wow, talk about family ties."

Madalyn clutched David's arm, pleading with him, "David, please don't do this. It was my fault. Forgive him, forgive yourself. Let me take the blame. Please, let him go."

"Enough!" David brushed her off in indignation.

Madalyn backed away, and Gilbert quickly rushed over to support her. He glared at David.

"What do you want? Spit it out. Even if you want my life, I'll give it to you, but let my grandma g