Chapter 174: Chapter 174

Are you by chance saying that you are not going to let Barbara go? That was the only question, Dante asked, she grin wickedly, it's obvious that she making a fool out of them.

Dante end the call in anger, he look at Calvin, the man is so weak, he would had passed out ever since, yet he is holding on strong for Barbara, he need to be strong for his daughter.

Father, we will have to...

I am coming with...

No, I can't risk your life, you should stay right here, let the nurse know anything you need but on no account, will you leave her sight, I beg you, you have to stay strong for her.

Calvin nodded to him, he watch Gordon and Dante leave his sight, when Jayden join them with the military team responsible for Barbara rescue.

They are waiting for you.

Fine, I will go with them.

Dante...

What is it? Dante asked Jayden, he shakes his head then tap his shoulder.

You should be careful bro. he thought of persuading Dante from joining the rescue team but he knows better, that if Kathleen was to be in that situation, he wasn't going to think twice before joining the team as well.

Thanks! I will. Dante and Gordon hurriedly left.

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Meanwhile inside a small room, Barbara who was unconscious is waking up, her vision is still not clear but she could sense that the surrounding isn't friendly. She try to move but she noticed that her hand and leg are tied tightly, with her hand behind her back, she move slowly to sit on the couch that she had been sleeping for God's know how long.

The last thing she could remember was Jeffrey forcing himself on her and someone had hit Jeffrey on his head, she was about to screamed but someone else cover her nose causing her to go unconscious.

You are awake. Barbara turned fast, only to see Derrick beside her. He had not left her side, he is afraid of what those men outside will do to her.

When he contacted Claudia that the cops are after him and that he no longer wants the money in his account, Claudia said she could persuade her father to let him off the hook, only if he help in getting Barbara out of the restaurant that Barbara and Jeffrey are meeting

As stupid as he is, he did what he was told, only for him to see other men that must have been contacted by Claudia's mother and now he is trapped with Barbara, Claudia didn't let him go, after he help her get Barbara.

Derrick, what thou heck is wrong with you? Untie me. Why did you even kidnapped me in the first place?

Quiet, all you need do is tell your father that I was only keeping that money for you, I never had any intention of taking the money, he should drop the charges against me.

Li Jun will kill you, if he found out that you kidnapped me.

I know, I envied that man, he succeeded in take you away from me, I know I didn't treat you right, I wasn't expecting you to move on pretty fast, you were supposed to nurse your pain not heal fast, I was going to come back to you, I never love Claudia, it's you, you that I have in my heart all this while but then you couldn't give me your body, I always wanted to teach you everything you need to know about the relationship between a man and a woman, I was ready to wait, till you are ready while I satisfied my self with Claudia, she is the one practically seducing me, luck run out of me, on that unfaithful day, then I lost you, did everything to bring you back to me, it's only boil down to me chasing you way.

Barbara look at him without emotions, how did she end up with a monster like this, a selfish monster.

If you love me, you will let me go. You not that heartless, so has to let a pregnant woman get hurt.

You are pregnant? Derrick asked, she nodded slightly while running her hand on her tummy, she knows Derrick weak point is pregnant women, he had watch his only aunt died during childbirth, he is always careful around women who are pregnant.

Yes, so you should let me go

You should stop shouting, you wouldn't want those men to know that you are awake. Derrick voice became low, she understands that he had regrets now.

I beg you, let me go.

Even if I want to, those men outside will not let you.

Money! Yes money, I could give them anything, let them name their prices, I have enough to pay for it. Barbara wanted everything to end really fast, she doesn't want Dante to get hurt, she knows that her husband must be haywire, trying to find her.

I will give you money, just name it Derrick and as for that, I will talk to father, he will only asked you to return the money. Barbara try to persuade him.

Barbara, even though you have all the money, I don't think Claudia will let you off the hook.

Claudia!

Yes, your sister and mother are in this with....

He wanted to say more, when one scary broad chest man enter the room.

We have to leave, we have been exposed, throw away your phone and get moving. In a blink the man throw away Derrick phone and two another grabbed Barbara

Hey careful with her, she is pregnant. He pulled the men hand away from her, the scary one among them signaled the two to let her go.

Derrick help her out, it's a good thing, she thought of this, if not, things will not have been easy for her, she looks at the men handling the operation, they are professional, it will be difficult for them to rescue her.

What happened? Derrick asked, for now, Derrick still had used, he is like their boss, so they literally takes order from the man. He tied Barbara eyes as soon as they enter a black tinted glass, Barbara had no choice than to comply with them.

We got Intel that her husband was able to track her phone and he is on his way here with some military personnel in disguise , it's easy for him because he was once in the military and you should be careful, not to contact anyone, I will give you a better phone, should in case you want to make contact.

We always have deadline for each Operation, I hope you all are aware of it, I will kill you all, if the deal didn't end well, I swear.

He move his gaze back to Barbara, he run his hand on his lips.

I might shift ground, she is way too beautiful to be killed.

How much did you want? I could give you in ten fold, just name your price, anything, money is not too big for father. She try to negotiate, she knows that she might not get any good reply since her stepsister and stepmother are involved in this.

She try to sound like she is not already losing hope. Go on name your price.

Whoa! You are not only gorgeous but smart, nice move but not interested, so zip up before I hit you badly on the face. But not to worry, we are definitely getting more money, after all, your husband is a big shot and your husband is money, himself. Derrick pull her hand slightly to stop her, hearing the words of the leader.

Quiet! You don't want to get into more trouble. She was getting really frustrated, she scared of her father's safety and also scared that Dante life might be in danger, she wants everything to end fast.