Chapter 893:
Tears welled in the maid's eyes as she protested, "No, you can't go! If anything happens to you, Mr. Owen won't make it."
Elyse patted her shoulder, saying, "Try to contact Jayden, okay? Get him to come for me. The sooner, the better."
Unable to bear the tension, the maid trembled at Brook's firearm and sobbed.
Elyse glanced at the weapon and said firmly, "I'll come along. Just don't harm her."
Shrugging, Brook scoffed, "As long as you cooperate, there's no need for bloodshed. I'm not looking to become a killer."
Elyse settled into the front passenger seat. Inside, she shut her eyes, remaining composed.
Noticing her calmness, Brook asked, "I'm abducting you, yet you show no fear? Aren't you worried about where you might end up?"
Elyse slowly opened her eyes and replied, "Of course, I'm scared. But you said you weren't looking to kill anyone, so at least my life isn't in immediate danger."
"You truly are unfazed!" Brook sneered.
They fell silent. Any friendly conversation was impossible.
As they neared their destination, Brook noticed Elyse's growing tension. Smiling, he taunted, "So you're finally scared, huh?"
Elyse furrowed her brows. "You're a villain. Why wouldn't I be scared walking into a lion's den? You have no heart."
Her remark silenced Brook. After a brief glance, he replied coldly, "You've grown even more headstrong since we last met."
Rolling her eyes, Elyse retorted, "Has being kind ever gotten me anywhere? Are you saying you wouldn't point that gun at my head if I were nice?"
Brook's eyes narrowed. "You're remarkably brave to defy me even now."
Seeing Brook always angered Elyse. Remembering her hardships with the Owens, she glared at him and said through gritted teeth, "What do you expect from me? Compliance?"
Brook chuckled bitterly, pitying Jayden for the challenge Elyse had become. To him, a peaceful life was something Jayden would never experience.
They arrived, and Brook roughly pulled Elyse from the car. He dragged her into a room furnished with basic amenities and a bathroom.