GoodNovelFreeBeck had never encountered such a shameless woman before. In an instant, he wanted nothing to do with her and just slammed the door shut in her face.
The very next day, Stella was politely asked to leave. The servants relayed Beck's message, hoping she would nevere back. For the following week, Stella didn't catch a glimpse of Beck.
However, there was news from an. He had blown through his cash and was now being hounded by Jason's goons for debts. In a bold move, he even struck one of Jason's debt collectors.
Naturally, Jason couldn't let this slide. an was now in his clutches, and no one knew what he was going through.
Stella was just sitting in Boris's mansion, waiting for news.
In the evening, when Boris returned for dinner, their meal had barely started when Boris received a threatening call from Jason. He claimed Boris's son owed a whopping $5 million and demanded payment for his release.
Boris knew all too well who Jason was a ruthless loan shark whose business spanned across the city.
The elite of North America sought their fortunes in clandestine casinos, where fortunes were made and lost in a night.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThese casinos lent money but had strict entry requirements.
Jason, on the other hand, had no such requirements, but not repaying him could result in broken limbs or worse, putting your entire family in danger.
After all, Jason's enforcers were merciless, and a human life was worth merely $10,000 to them. Successfully collecting a debt could them millions.
Furious, Boris clenched his phone, "Where's an?" an's voice cthrough, pleading, "Dad, please save me. They're going to break my arms, my legs. Please, bring the money." For the first time, Boris realized how disappointing his son was.
He nearly threw his phone on the floor, but an's wailing continued.
"Five million? Where's the exchange happening?" Boris asked, after which he hung up.
Then, he turned to Stella, who was quietly sitting across him, serving soup as if she hadn't heard his conversation.
Boris had never felt the weight of being a father until now, a sense of guilt rising within him.
"Your brother's messed up. He needs $5 million. But I have to leave North America tonight for a critical five-year deal. This meeting is crucial. So, can you handle freeing your brother? Take enough people with you. Don't put yourself in danger. They only want the money." Stella raised an eyebrow. She was to rescue an? She wished an would just disappear.
"Stella?" Boris called again.
She looked up and smiled. "Of course, Dad." After a quiet dinner, Boris handed her a card containing $200,000.
"You must've spent the last of your allowance. Here's smore. Don't let yourself be short-changed in this house." Stella took the card, nodding in agreement.
Boris was in a hurry. He had invested a lot in this project and not attending the meeting could mean losing everything. Augus had intended to transfer a 1% share to Stella, but Beck had intervened, delaying the process.
Boris considered investing those shares elsewhere, but that had to wait until the transfer was finalized.
He left shortly after, repeatedly reminding Stella to ensure an's safety.
Soon, Stella was alone in the mansion. She called Dave.
"Stella, what's your plan?" Ignoring an could bring the wrath of the Sanders family down on her.
"Dave, can you arrange for someone to 'kidnap' me? Keephidden for a week." If she was also 'kidnapped,' rescuing an wouldn't be her responsibility.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDave quickly arranged it, and Stella was taken away while running errands.
She was brought to Dave's new house, where she could relax, intentionally leaving her phone behind so no one could trace her.
However, she underestimated et Boris's concern for an. Despite leaving North America, Boris called several times to check on the rescue progress. With no response from Stella, Boris reluctantly reached out to Beck, asking him to check on Stella and an.
Beck had no interest in Stella's é2 whereabouts but upon learning she had been missing for days and an was in Jason's hands, he drove to Boris's mansion. The servants reported Stella missing for three days.
Finding her phone off, Boris called again, revealing an had a broken leg.
"Beck, for the sake of our family relations, I'll transfer you $5 million soon. Can you please rescue an?" Beck had little love for the foolish an, but the situation's severity pushed him to agree, also arranging a search for Stella.
an, held in Jason's stronghold, was beaten and untreated for his broken leg.
He had hoped for Boris's swift rescue, but after three days of silence, despair and regret consumed him.
Jason, a towering figure with a scar from his chin to his neck,manded presence. Seeingel an's continued wails, he ordered the punishment to proceed. an begged for mercy until he passed out.
Jason set his glass down, "Splash him with salt water. Wake him up." Just then, someone cin with a message.
"Jason, someone'se to bail an out."
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