Chapter85

Lillian's POV :

I knew my question was too sudden, but I really wanted to know the truth. Although Seth's words dispelled a lot of doubts for me, I still needed to ask Ismail that question.

I opened my mouth and stammered, "For example... have you ever accidentally killed anyone?"

After another period of silence, he finally spat out a sentence, "I've killed many people before. What? Are you afraid of me?"

I involuntarily let out a gasp when I heard his answer. My fingers holding the phone tightened and I asked in a hoarse voice, "What kind of people are they?"

"They are people from all walks of life. The day before yesterday, one of my debtors was forced to jump off a building, and now he's still in the ICU." Ismail's voice was full of self-mockery. "What? Does that make you even more afraid of me?"

I was stunned for a long time before I shook my head. "No, I'm not afraid of you. I've heard rumours that you are ruthless and unscrupulous, so... I was just curious."

"If I wasn't cruel a