Chapter 987:

Mabel’s eyes widened in shock as she read the details. “This is a bounty for kidnapping Elyse, and the reward is staggering—absolutely astronomical!”

Looking up in disbelief, she asked, “Who issued this bounty?”

“The client’s identity remains a secret,” Kaelyn replied with a casual shrug. “The black market keeps that under wraps. They’ve only insisted that Elyse must remain completely unharmed, without so much as a scratch.”

Still puzzled, Mabel questioned, “I understand she needs to be unharmed, but it specifies she must remain perfectly healthy, with every limb and organ intact—without a single scratch? That’s utterly odd.”

Kaelyn continued, “Moreover, no one is permitted to touch her. Essentially, she cannot be harmed in any manner.”

Mabel scratched her head in confusion. “Such an odd request—this is truly strange.”

Kaelyn grinned and asked, “So, do you have the confidence to take on this mission?”

Mabel looked bewildered. “What are you implying? Are you suggesting we take on this bounty?”

Kaelyn’s eyes gleamed with a wild look. “Aren’t you even the slightest bit curious about who placed the bounty on Elyse? I’ve heard some unsettling rumors lately. I’m dying to uncover who’s working behind the scenes to bring her down.”

Mabel hesitated, her expression serious as she pondered the implications.

Noticing her pause, Kaelyn raised an eyebrow in surprise. “What’s wrong? Are you hesitating? Have you grown soft and decided to let Elyse off the hook?”

Mabel shook her head slowly. “I’m just trying to figure out who could target her.”

Kaelyn’s eyes brightened with understanding. “You’ll never guess. This person is so well-hidden they seem terrified of anyone finding out their identity. If you want to know the truth, just kidnap Elyse. Once you go to collect the reward, everything will be revealed.” She waved her hand, emphasizing the amount. “And we’re not talking about a measly one million dollars, not even three million. It’s a full eight million. Elyse has quite the price on her head.”

“I’ll do it. Kaelyn, give me this mission,” Mabel declared firmly, her hesitation vanished.

Kaelyn smiled, pleased with her response. She had been grooming Mabel for this moment, waiting for the day she could witness the sisters turn against each other. It had taken considerable effort to transform Mabel from a weakling into someone capable of real action.

Settling comfortably into her chaise lounge, Kaelyn asked casually, “How long do you think it’ll take to complete this job?”

Mabel thought for a moment, her voice steady. “Give me three days. I’ll have Elyse in your hands by then.”

Kaelyn nodded, satisfied. “Good. I hope you mean it. You’ve been living too comfortably with me lately—I wonder if you’ve forgotten the hardships you once faced.”