Jared hid in a corner as he watched on. Surprise struck him when he saw the girl's face. She was the one in the photo Franco gave to Lizbeth's parents.
Jared also caught a familiar figure among the men chasing after her. It was Tristan.
“Sonia, hand it over to me, and I'll let you and your father go. I can also have Herb Palace treat your father's condition,” Tristan offered as he inched closer to her.
“Stop, don't come any closer, or I'll break this jade pendant.” Her gaze was pinned on Tristan as she revealed the jade pendant in her hand and held it upward for all to see.
Tristan instantly paused with an anxious look. “Let's talk. I'll promise any request you have.”
“Piss off! I won't believe you anymore. You have destroyed my family and even wanted my family heirloom, the jade pendant. I won't let you have it,” Sonia screamed with anger burning in her eyes.
“Think about your sick father. Isn't the reason you're here is for Herb Palace to treat him? I can order them to treat him at this instant,” Tristan persuaded as he slowly inched forward.
“I wouldn't have come here if I knew Herb Palace was a pawn of the Baileys. I rather die than let it fall into your hands."
The look she gave him was a look of acceptance. She had accepted the fact that she would die at any moment. Thus, there was determination glowing in her eyes.
Despite his annoyance, he kept his temper in check as he continued, “You've misunderstood me. It was the Coopers who destroyed the Yeagers. It wasn't us. For that reason, I had my sister dumped Franco. You should hate the Coopers instead.”
“Are all members of the Baileys this shameless?” A few more men entered the alley.
Franco was the one in the lead with a handful of elite fighters with him.
“Franco? What are you doing here?” Tristan was startled by Franco's sudden appearance.
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