Chapter 88

Hera's face was filled with fear as she shrank back. "Who… who are you? How much did my uncle pay you?" Her uncle's surprised expression during her last visit to the Lewis estate confirmed her suspicion: the assassins were undoubtedly his hirelings. This kidnapping, too, must be his doing, especially after she'd won 1.5 million from them that day. It was clearly a family vendetta.

Crow tossed the belt aside and chuckled. "What uncle? I don't know any uncle of yours…"

Skadi glared coldly at Crow. "My grandfather heads the Martial Arts Association. If you touch me, he won't let you go…"

Crow laughed. "Those with nothing to lose fear no power. If your grandfather knows we're from the Green Bamboo Association, he'll turn a blind eye, even knowing we've captured his granddaughter…"

Skadi was stunned. "You… you're from the Green Bamboo Association?"

The Green Bamboo Association wielded immense influence, with eighteen branches nationwide and over thirty thousand members. Publicly a business association, it secretly engaged in various illegal activities. A thought struck Skadi, and she stared intently at Crow. "Are the Lanes behind this?" Her grandfather had mentioned a Jonford branch headed by the former Lane family patriarch.

Crow smiled and strolled toward the sofa. "Need I hire help to enjoy myself with two women?"

Skadi's face paled. She rose, shielding Hera. "Take me. Don't hurt her…"

Crow glanced at Hera, then smiled. "That depends on whether you satisfy me…" He had no intention of harming Hera; he planned to release her unharmed tomorrow. After all, she was Hunter's interest, and the Hills had paid him fifteen million solely to eliminate Skadi.

He pointed to the bed. "You know what to do, don't you?"

Skadi trembled, her color draining. Hera pleaded anxiously, "Please don't hurt Skadi. We can give you any amount of money—we have 1.5 million…" While a considerable sum, it paled in comparison to the Hills' fifteen-million offer, ten times the amount.

Crow remained impassive, his gaze sinister. "Undress yourself, or shall I have my men assist? They'd be more than happy to…"

Skadi, her frail body trembling uncontrollably, glanced at the men outside. Gritting her teeth, she walked to the bed and unzipped her dress.

Crow's eyes burned with desire at the sight of her flawless skin. "Tsk tsk, I've slept with countless women, but never one of such exquisite quality…"

Hera's heart threatened to break. Then, she spotted a fruit knife on the coffee table. Clenching her teeth, she grabbed it and lunged at Crow. He reacted swiftly, kicking her into the wall. She lost consciousness instantly.

Crow sneered. "Stupid bitch! If you weren't Hunter's woman, my men would've had their turn with you tonight…"

Seeing Hera unconscious, Skadi rushed to her side. Crow grabbed Skadi's shoulder, but she twisted free, slapping him. The tranquilizer's effects still lingered, weakening the blow. Crow didn't dodge, seemingly even more aroused, and carried her to the bed.

"You beast… Let me go…"