RedNovelChapter 528: Brenna deliberately spoke with a panicked tone. "What do you want? Money? Information? Nyour price. Just don't lay a finger on Patrick, please!" Jade's laugh sliced through the tense air, icy and mocking. She realized that even Brenna, usually the epitof calm, wasn't immune to bouts of sheer panic. This realization sparked a wicked thrill in her, making her deviate from her initial plans. The thought of witnessing Brenna's downfall firsthand, of seeing her grovel and plead, was too enticing to resist.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe said, "That depends entirely on my mood. Prepare a hundred million and get to that place before midnight. A minute late, and the kid's fate is sealed." If only she had known sooner how deeply Brenna cared about Patrick, she wouldn't have delayed her actions after Ethan had fallen for Brenna.
Desperation seeped into Brenna's tone. "Fine, I'll comply with your demands. But first, I need proof. ShowPatrick is still alive." Beside Jade, the bodyguard subtly shook his head in disapproval. Ignoring his silent warning, Jade confidently said to Brenna, "Hold on, I'll send you a video." She ended the call briskly, filmed a brief ten-second clip of the boy, and sent it to Brenna with a few taps on her phone.
The bodyguard shared his concern in a hushed voice, saying, “Miss Hewitt, Brenna has military support. That call might have lingered too long. They could have tracked us already." Jade cast a dismissive glance his way, her confidence unshaken. "Impossible. Pinpointing a moving target requires at least two minutes. Trust me, I know what I'm doing." At Thiago's home, a group of military personnel clad in uniforms assembled. The atmosphere was thick with tension, the kind that hangs in the air before a storm, as the professionals sat on the couch, their brows furrowed in concentration, determined to lock onto the elusive signal.
Braeden stood off to the side, a silent sentinel, observing the scene unfold. The room was a still pond, every eye riveted on the two technicians, hearts pulsing with anxiety and hope.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDiscover more at galBefore long, one of them lifted his headphones from his ears, a wave of relief washing over his features. "Mr. Foster," he announced, his voice steady but charged with excitement, “we've locked onto the target's location. It's out at sea, moving fast." He then passed over a slip of paper with the coordinates.
Without missing a beat, Braeden snatched up his intercom, his voice firm as he relayed the order for the waiting team outside to make their way to the designated spot.
Brenna sprang to her feet, determination etched on her face. "They asked forspecifically, which means I need to be there, just in case something goes awry."
Ethan stood up beside her, urgency in his eyes. "It's too risky I'm going With your
He clasped Brenna's hand tightly, his resolve strengthening. His team was on standby, ready to leap into action at his command. This was his moment to step up as her protector.
Thiago interjected, his expression grave, "No. I'll go with Ellie. Brenha, el you're staying put."
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