My voice cracked as I called out softly, “Brian … ”
But outside, there was only Adeline’s sobbing and Brian’s gentle words as he comforted her. Only after a long time did he remember me. His voice turned impatient as he spoke, “Name your price. Don’t hurt Lilian again.”
The scar-faced man laughed mockingly before he responded, “Wonderful! One hundred million. That’s enough to buy one life. So, Mr. Herbert … who do you want to save?”
Brian’s answer was sharp and quick.
“Don’t touch her. Redeem Adeline.”
He practically shouted the words.
Meanwhile, I leaned weakly against the cold bars as Adeline was untied. She threw herself into his arms as she cried dramatically while I was too exhausted even to curse. Brian then lifted her carefully and looked at me with a complicated expression.
“Lilian, your sister is fragile. I’ll take her first. Wait here. I’ll transfer the money and come back for you.”
He didn’t wait for me to reply. Without another glance, he left carrying Adeline. The scar-faced man crouched in front of my cage and kicked my leg casually.
“Your fiancé is really devoted to her, huh?”