Chapter 248
Maeve said, “We’ll give you the money. Let her go, and we won’t pursue this or call the police.”
“Are you serious?” “The man seemed to be gauging t
ng the truth of her words.
“Of course,” Maeve replied. “You’ve kidnapped Ms. Hoffman because you wanted money, right? Now that you’ll have the money, what’s the point of kidnapping me?”
Maeve’s face showed no signs of panic. Instead, the man felt an invisible pressure emanating from her, making it hard for him to breathe.
“Here’s the one–million–dollar check.” Sergio took out the check. The man’s eyes were fixed on it as he quickly moved forward and grabbed the check. Then, he ran off without a word.
Neither Marve nor Sergio had any intention of chasing him. This kidnapping felt more like a child’s play.
Sergio’s gaze fell on Maeve’s neck. The man’s nervousness had caused the knife to leave a slight cut on her skin.
Sergio frowned. “Let me check your wound.”
heck on Ms. Hoffman first. She might be suffocating in there,” Maeve responded.
Maeve walked straight to the workshop and opened a metal box. Inside, she found Cecilia bound up, looking panicked and pitiful. Maeve peeled the tape off Cecilia’s mouth.
Cecilia was momentarily stunned. She hadn’t expected Maeve to rescue her.
Sergio had already approached them, and Cecilia immediately threw herself into his arms. She cried and said, “Sergio, you’re finally here… 1 thought I’d never see you again.”
Cecilia sobbed uncontrollably. However, Sergio remained unmoved as he gently pushed her away. He ignored her pitiful display.
Larry had already arrived. Without even glancing at Cecilia, Sergio said to Larry, “Take her back.”
“Yes, Mr. Brooks.” Larry also cast a long look at Cecilia.
Cecilia was still confused about what had happened. She only felt Sergio’s attitude toward her growing colder. Maeve found Cecilia’s frequent backward glances amusing.
It seemed that she had overestimated Cecilia. She had thought that Cecilia would be formidable, but she turned out to be even more naïve
than Clara
Coming up with such a childish kidnapping scheme was indeed very immature.
Sergio’s gaze fell on Maeve’s neck again. “I’ll treat your wound when we get back.”
“It’s just a small cut,” Maeve replied.
Maeve looked up at Sergio and said, “Get that one million dollars back. After all, it’s our shared marital asset.”
“Don’t worry.”
Maeve got into Sergio’s car.
When they arrived back at Brooks Manor, Cecilia was crying in front of Hailey. Hailey looked a bit impatient. She was clearly aware of the true circumstances behind the kidnapping.
“Mrs. Brooks Senior, we’re back,” Maeve said as she and Sergio walked in side by side. Hailey glanced at them and then asked, “Sergio, why didn’t you bring Cecilia back yourself?”
“Having Larry bring Ms. Hoffman back is safer,” Sergio replied,
“What’s with your attitude?” Hailey looked at Sergio with evident displeasure.