Chapter 1042:
Unbeknownst to her, Kaelyn was involved with no man. Instead, she had been abducted by her ex-boyfriend and confined in a basement. Kaelyn sat weakly on a wooden chair; as her awareness began to wane, a bucket of cold water was thrown over her head. She trembled from the cold and looked up at the man standing before her.
She inquired, “Theo Ward, are you truly that desperate to make me speak? What will you do if I refuse?”
“I will make you speak, no matter the cost,” Theo responded, subtly moving his fingers. The man behind Kaelyn noticed the signal and began to torture her. Kaelyn could not bear the initial strike and let out a scream of pain.
After a few seconds, Theo lifted his hand, prepared to resume his interrogation.
At that moment, Mabel arrived. Thanks to Kaelyn enduring the worst, Mabel had enjoyed a good night’s sleep. She hoped to avoid Theo, wishing his focus would remain on Kaelyn so she might have some tranquil days ahead.
However, she had no choice. Hyde had called her.
Theo stood and stepped outside the small, dark room. “What do you need?” he inquired.
“Hyde called me. I don’t know how to confront him,” Mabel replied. She couldn’t come to terms with Hyde’s betrayal. Even though Theo had vowed to assist her in seeking justice and making Hyde suffer, she had not yet devised a plan to make Hyde face the consequences.
Theo looked at her and remarked, “You haven’t decided how to handle that jerk yet, have you?”
Mabel nodded. “No.”
“Then listen to me; hang up the call,” Theo directed.
Mabel did not dare defy him and disconnected the call. To her astonishment, Hyde called again immediately. For some reason, Mabel perceived Hyde’s calls as urgent and persistent.
Observing this, Theo laughed. “Just ignore his calls. When he stops calling, come find me.”
Mabel remained silent.
Theo asked with a teasing grin, “What? Do you feel sorry for him?”
Mabel bit her lip, uncertain how to respond.
“Don’t worry. I promised to help you, and I will. I can take care of this minor issue for you,” Theo reassured her, turning back to the dark basement.