The other end of the phone was silent for a long time.
Then Harvey's hoarse, crow-like voice slowly sounded, "Rebecca, did you call me two days ago, and said that you had drugged Stanley to death?"
"Yes."
"How did you keep his body from rotting?"
With ease, Rebecca responded, "I'm a doctor. It's a childsplay for me to keep a corpse from rotting. I can do it."
"Then how did you bring him here?"
Hearing his doubts, Rebecca's voice sharpened, "Mr. Wells, what do you mean? Do you think I'm lying? I won't lie at the cost of my son's life!"
Again, the other end of the phone fell silent.
Harvey narrowed his eyes, as if he was speculating the authenticity of her words.
Yes, Rebecca's son was in his hands, so she could not dare to disobey him...
"Rebecca, if you lie to me, your son won't survive past tomorrow," Harvey warned her word by word. "So tell me, did Stanley die or not?"
With her trembling heart, Rebecca hurriedly said, "He's dead. I've already shown you the picture of his body. Don't you believe me? Mr. Wells, my son is in your hands. I'll do anything you want. Although I like Stanley, I love my son even more!"
For the safety of her son, she would risk it all.
The other end of the phone was silent.
The silence was deadly.
After a long time, a sentence came from the other end of the phone, "Tomorrow, drive Stanley's body to the hotel and look for me. You know the address of that hotel." Speaking of which, he paused. "If what you said is true, Rebecca, I will give you a big reward. I will give you whatever you want!"
Lowering her eyes, Rebecca said, "Mr. Wells, I just want my son to be safe. I don't want anything else."
"As long as Stanley is dead, your son will definitely be returned to your side, safe and sound."
"Thank you, Mr. Wells."
"Remember to come on time tomorrow."
"Yes."
Waiting for him to hang up the phone, Rebecca then heaved a sigh of relief. Her forehead was covered with cold sweat, and her body was wet. Softly, she sat on the sofa and looked at the tall figure standing by the window.
"Stanley, he had asked me to meet him tomorrow."
The man who was standing with his back to her, turned around. Stanley's dark eyes were fixed on her as he gave a light nod. "I'll get Anthony to make the preparations. He won't be able to escape this time."
After that, he turned to go out. Rebecca suddenly stood up and grabbed his hand. "Stanley, don't you have anything else to ask me?"
Stanley narrowed his eyes. "About what?"
"For example, my son, Nathan, which is also your son. He is six years old and very well-behaved. He looks very much like you."
Talking about her son, Rebecca's face was filled with gentleness. "The reason I've been able to survive abroad all these years, was because I had Nathan by my side. He's the source of my energy..."
Lightly, Stanley pulled out his hand, and his eyes were flashing. "Have a good rest. Let's talk about this later."
Opening her mouth, Rebecca wanted to say something, but Stanley turned and left the room.
Three days ago, in the ward, Rebecca stopped Stanley, who was about to leave, and told him the truth. She told him that they had a son who was 6 years old, was now in the hands of Harvey. Harvey threatened her with Nathan's life. Harvey even ordered her to return and murder Stanley...
Revealing the whole truth, Rebecca did not do it for any other reason. All she wanted was to use Stanley's help to save her son.
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