Chapter 1021:

“Good. I’ll send the instructions soon. Just follow my lead,” Kaelyn instructed, ending the call.

Mabel stared at the dead phone, then nervously lifted her eyes to Theo, who sat across from her. “I’ve done everything you asked. When will you let me go?” she asked, trembling.

“Let you go? Did you think you had a choice?” Theo leaned back, a cigar poised between his fingers, and crossed his legs. “Tonight, you’re staying put to handle Kaelyn. If not, you might lose a leg.” Under Theo’s mocking gaze, Mabel shrank back and nodded submissively. She wouldn’t dare defy him. She had to do whatever he demanded.

“By the way, Elyse mentioned you have a lousy boyfriend. Care to tell me more about him?” Theo, clearly enjoying himself, probed.

At the mention of Hyde, Mabel’s heart ached. “I don’t want to talk about him,” she said softly, turning her head away.

“Come on, tell me. Maybe I can help you,” Theo suggested.

Mabel glanced at Theo warily. “Help me? Are you really that kind?”

“If you help me catch Kaelyn, I’d be more than willing to help you in return. Don’t you want that jerk to get what he deserves?” Theo responded, raising an eyebrow.

Memories of happier times with Hyde flashed through Mabel’s mind, bringing tears to her eyes. “He really isn’t a good person, but I’m still undecided,” she admitted, sniffling.

“You haven’t fallen for him, have you?” Theo looked surprised. “That doesn’t sound like you. Do you even know what love is?”

“Of course, I know what love is,” Mabel snapped. “It’s wanting to be with someone forever. But he broke his promise.”

“That’s not an issue,” Theo responded smoothly. “I can help you get rid of him. Or, if you prefer, I can bring him back so you can end things on your terms.”

Mabel was bewildered by Theo’s offer. Why was he being so generous? What was he planning? Could this be a trap? Her mind swirled with suspicion, which didn’t escape Theo’s notice. However, he was indifferent to her dilemma. His primary interest wasn’t to help Mabel, but to use her to eliminate a potential threat.

As this thought crossed his mind, he felt a surge of satisfaction. He stood up, took Mabel’s phone, and locked her in the room before leaving.

The line was noisy at first, as if Elyse was in a bustling place. After a moment, the background noise quieted down.

“Sorry, I’m at a celebration banquet. It was too loud inside, so I stepped out to talk,” Elyse said apologetically. . . .