"Are you talking to me, Ms. Johnson?" David turned completely, looking down at her with a sneer.Rebecca responded matter-of-factly, "Well, is there anyone else in the room who can move around freely?"Everyone else was bleeding to death, hanging on the wall motionlessly. If not for their faint breathing, one might think ...As for herself, she was bound completely. Who else would she be talking to?David snorted, his gaze sweeping over her. "You're very bold, Ms. Johnson. But it seems you still don't understand me. You're ordering me around; do you think you're actually a guest here?""Wasn't it you who invited me here?" Rebecca tilted her head with a tired look. "You're not being a very good host."David coldly scoffed and decided to ignore her. How could he not understand what Rebecca was trying to do? This woman had quickly regained her composure and was now casually conversing with him. Clearly, she was not an ordinary person.This game was becoming more interesting.He
Rebecca glared at him fiercely before averting her gaze again. However, she grasped a clue from the man's words. She wasn't just anywhere. She was at the Winston residence. The place where Daniel had been punished as a child, the same place she couldn't get in, was situated under an old tree at the back of the house.Back then, she had thought that Daniel was locked in there to study, not knowing it was much more sinister than that. In retrospect, this room must have been abandoned when Daniel took over the Winston Group, following his grandfather's deteriorating health. In other words, she had always been kept in the dark while Daniel had silently endured some unbearable psychological torment.Did that mean …However, it was not the time for that. The past was in the past. Even if she realized that he might not have acted of his own volition at times, what was done was done. Discussing it further was merely to make both parties feel better.Rebecca didn't know how to describe
At the hospital, Daniel rushed over as soon as he heard that Rebecca had gone missing.Since his return to Riverwood, Rachel was frequently admitted to the hospital due to her health. Recently, she had been complaining about headaches and had hardly gone back to the house.The psychological consultation center was far from the hospital, and it was also rush hour, so the traffic was heavy.When Daniel arrived, Rachel was just finishing dinner with Cheryl."Madam Rachel, is that all for today? Do you want to have more? It's getting colder, and the nights are getting longer." Cheryl looked worried when she saw Rachel put down her spoon after barely touching the food.Rachel waved her hand. "No, I don't have much of an appetite."She picked up a tissue and wiped her mouth, maintaining her elegance even though she was unwell.It was at this moment that Daniel burst in. He was out of breath, clearly in a hurry and still carrying the chill of the autumn rain outside.Rachel was startl
"Does that mean you are trying to defend my dear brother?" Daniel didn't just leave it at that and wasn't angered by Rachel's words. Instead, he calmly responded with a question.Rachel ignored his question. "Do as you please. I don't know what he's doing in Riverwood, and I don't know where he is. All I know is that even if he was raised in Clarkdale, he's more filial than you! Even when I'm in the hospital, he visits me and cares for me from time to time. What about you? You're just like your deceased father. A thankless wretch!""Whether I'm a thankless wretch or not is another matter. But Mrs. Lambert, you going to such lengths to defend a criminal is quite eye-opening," Daniel retorted.He didn't expect to get any useful information from Rachel and gave her a cool look before preparing to leave. Just as he reached for the door, he paused but didn't look back. "By the way, Mrs. Lambert, I forgot to tell you. I don't know if you've received the news, but I think it's necessary to
The sudden knock made David pause, and his entire demeanor changed. He glanced at Rebecca, who was slowly chewing her food. Her messy hair and widened eyes painted her in an innocent light. David didn't bother to listen to the commotion outside. He reached over and snatched Rebecca's bowl and spoon, casually tossing them aside."Hey, I wasn't done eating yet!" Rebecca protested, but David forcefully pushed her back into her chair."Quiet down, or I won't mind leaving parts of you here. Don't come crying if you're missing an arm or a leg," threatened David, bending down to retrieve the rope he used to tie her up.Fortunately, this time, her hands were bound in front of her, which was a bit more comfortable. Rebecca watched the man's skilled movements, trying to figure out what he intended to do and how to leave a signal for those coming to rescue her.In the midst of her chaotic thoughts, she saw David bend down to untie the ropes that bound her to the chair. Seizing the opportuni
"But I can't help it. Maybe ..." Rebecca had originally wanted to suggest that if David wasn't willing to help, he could find one of his subordinates to chat with her or help her get up. However, after giving it a thought, she realized that apart from David, there was no one else around. She didn't even know where they were, and the tracking device on her earring had become a questionable option for connecting to a signal. If this man intended to dump her in the wilderness, she seemed to have no way to stop him. However, Rebecca wasn't feeling pessimistic. If David wanted to kill her, he'd had countless opportunities to do so. He didn't have to bring her to this remote mountain and personally carry her here. He was a madman, not a fool.Feeling sure of her safety for the time being, Rebecca decided to comply with David's wishes. It was better to go along with him than risk making things worse in this remote area."Have you thought it over?" came the sudden question."Thought w
Rebecca's grievances were brief. When she met David's icy gaze, she unconsciously sucked in a breath. She had no idea what had triggered this lunatic that caused the icy look he was giving her.During the journey, she hadn't spoken a word and had endured the discomfort of the ropes, trying hard not to make a sound. Could it be … that he didn't want to continue the game?Rebecca felt her heart tighten and decided to suppress her grievances. She asked tentatively, "Mr. Winston, is there no way forward from here? Or is there some other problem?"David didn't beat around the bush and threatened her, "It's the middle of the night, and based on what you have on you, they will definitely find you before daybreak. But can you guess if you'll still be alive by then? And when your brothers find you, will you look like the corpse you saw in that room?"Rebecca pursed her lips, and David's words brought back memories of Benjmain's horrific look. She didn't know if he was alive, but she knew
Rebecca glanced down briefly at Caleb's gift, watching as her jewelry was crushed under David's feet. She felt a bit distressed.She forced a fake smile. "Why wouldn't I want to accept it? If you want to give me a gift, why wouldn't I take it?"Why wouldn't she take the free money? Rebecca, despite her current financial stability and the support of her brothers, still understood the value of money.If this madman was willing to give her something, she would accept it. She could either keep it or sell it for a good price.He might be disgusting but his possessions weren't.David gazed at her for a moment, and his expression abruptly changed. "Wipe that fake smile off your face. It's ugly."He turned and walked away, his demeanor suddenly becoming aloof."We must descend the mountain before dawn. If they find us before daybreak, I can't guarantee how the situation will end like. If we make it down before dawn, it means our escape is a success. I can't promise anything, but at th