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When Richie handed her over to him, he was afraid he might refuse, so he didn’t mention Lenora’s identity or their shared history. He simply stated that he hadn’t eaten for a while and, upon seeing her alone, he was overcome with ill–intent and decided to seize her.
A desperate person was capable of doing anything.
Upon observing Richie’s demeanor, the man instinctively guessed that he was hiding from the police, without questioning the veracity of his words.
Lenora was certain she couldn’t reveal her real name.
The man wanted to know her name to confirm whether her family was genuinely wealthy.
If he were to investigate Zachary, he would find out about the latter’s character and background, and he might kill her off instead.
After all, there was a ready example involving Zachary Years ago, when someone tried to use his girlfriend. Susanna, as a threat against him, he didn’t succumb to the intimidation but instead, he immediately reported it to the police.
Pausing for a moment, Lenora said, “This coat I’m wearing is worth three thousand in the second–hand market. If you don’t believe me, you can take this coat to the second–hand market and ask for yourself. Also, my name is Sophia Tortell. My dad is David Tortell, and he runs a clothing company called Tortell Fashion. You’ll see if you look it up.”
She adopted Sophia’s name as the latter came from a wealthy background, leading a carefree life, yet she wasn’t as ostentatious as Zachary.
At that moment, Lenora couldn’t help but feel relieved. It was fortunate that Richie had taken her handbag, which contained her ID card. Otherwise, her cover would have been blown.
“Sophia Tortell…” the man repeated, giving her a glance. “You wait here for a moment.”
He turned around and left, closing the door behind him. He then summoned a lackey who was keeping watch not too far away, and relayed the conversation he just had with Lenora.
Upon hearing the mention of a million, the lackey’s eyes lit up with excitement. “Boss, I think they can definitely afford more than just a million. It could even be two or three million,” he said.
The man was intrigued and said, “She told me her name is Sophia Tortell. Her father is David Tortell, who runs a clothing company. Could you check if such a person exists?”
The lackey wasn’t particularly educated, nor did he know how to conduct an investigation. So, he simply typed “David Tortell” into the search engine. A string of people with the same name popped up, each with different identities.
The man stood behind his lackey, watching as he scrolled through the screen, his brow furrowed in. concentration.
Suddenly, he cried out, “Stop!”
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The man snatched the lackey’s phone, his gaze fell on a particular entry. It read: David Tortell, Chairman of Tortell Fashion in Jacaster.
The brief lines within the document provided a scant overview of the business situation. Information about David himself was pitifully sparse, let alone about his daughter.
After all, there were many companies of various sizes throughout the country.
The lackey exclaimed with surprise, “Could it be this one? Is he really the owner of a company?”
The man conducted another search for Tortell Fashion in Jacaster. He didn’t find any useful information, only that the business was listed as operational, confirming the company’s current existence,
The man pondered for a moment, then typed the words “Sophia Tortell” into the search bar.
To his surprise, he actually found something. The webpage introduced Sophia as a renowned makeup artist, detailing some of her works. At the end, it made a special note that she was a close friend of Zachary’s ex–wife: Lenora,
Makeup artists typically worked behind the scenes, only coming into public view under certain circumstances. They either had top–tier skills or were associated with hot topics. For instance, when a
rtain actor’s styling was subpar, the makeup artist would be criticized by fans and become a trending
Sophia was well–regarded in her industry, her schedule always packed. However, her real breakthrough into the public eye was due to the gossip surrounding Lenora and Zachary. When the truth was revealed. Sophia, who had defended Lenora, was widely praised,
Later on, Lenora and Sophia traveled together, causing the media to further link them as a pair.
Thus, when the man clicked on Sophia’s profile, the first thing he saw was a photo of Lenora and Sophia together, leading him to mistake one for the other.
The man was sure that Lenora was not lying, and tossed his phone to his lackey. “Seems we’re on the right track. We need to plan carefully now. Once we get the money, we’ll leave this place and lay low for a while,” he said.
The lackey hastily nodded. “Okay! What’s your plan, Boss? Are you going to call her dad tonight?”
The man pondered for a moment before telling his lackey, “Use a new card. Have them start gathering the We should also plan our escape route. In a couple of days, we’ll find a place to make the exchange.”
money.
“All right!”
The lackey took out a row of new cards from the car and switched them into his mobile phone.
Those involved in this line of work were constantly in fear of being tracked, so they switched out their SIM cards frequently.
The man returned to the room with his phone in hand, his gaze fixated on Lenora.
Lenora cautiously watched the man, holding her breath
“Don’t worry; I won’t touch you. Just give me your father’s phone number. You’ll be free to go as soon as I
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get the tone said the man.
Lenora heaved a quiet sigh of relief. “I can tell you this. Once I see my father, I can even persuade him to drop the charges. But you have to assure my safety. You absolutely cannot harm me.”
The man studied Lenora, finding it to be quite a shame. However, as long as he had money, he could have any kind of woman he wanted in the future.
“I promise you,” the man said.
“Give me your phone; I’ll talk to my dad,” Lenora said.
The man refused, suspecting she might have ulterior motives. “You tell me the number. I’ll make the call.”
Feeling helpless, Lenora gave him Zachary’s number.
Her heart was racing.
If Zachary knew about my disappearance, there should be an unspoken understanding, right?
She had promised not to bother him for help, yet here she was, troubling him once again.
The man dialed, and the call connected almost instantly.
“Hello?”
From the receiver, a deep male voice came through. It sounded as if he was struggling to hold something back.
The man couldn’t help but glance at Lenora. This voice sounds quite young. Could she have been lying?
The man’s voice carried a sinister undertone as he asked, “Are you David Tortell, the owner of Tortell Fashion?”
“Who are you?” Zachary narrowed his eyes, suspecting something, yet he didn’t deny anything.
The man saw his silent acknowledgment and smirked. No need to worry about who I am. Your daughter is with me. If you don’t want anything to happen to her, prepare five million in cash immediately. I want to see the money in three days.”
Zachary paused for a moment before saying, “You really don’t shy away from making excessive demands.”
“It all depends on whether Ms. Tortell’s worth in your heart matches this price.”
“All right. I can agree to your terms, but I need to know that my daughter is safe. Let her speak on the phone, Zachary said.
The man placed his phone against Lenora’s ear.
Lenora hesitated for a moment before disregarding all consequences and blurted out, “Dad, it’s me! You
have to save
me!”
It was Lenora’s voice.
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Zachary subtly let out a sigh of relief, softly consoling her, “Don’t worry; I will definitely rescue you. Don’t
be scared.”
“Okay…”
Lenora wanted to say something more, but the man pulled his phone away, placing it back to his ear as he said, “You heard her, didn’t you? Get the cash ready as soon as possible. I’ll contact you again in three days.”
“You need not worry about that. However, in three days, I must see my daughter, safe and sound, or else…”
Zachary’s tone was sharp, the words he left unsaid only added an extra layer of threat.
“As long as you deliver the money, I assure you of your daughter’s safety.”
The man’s heart grew increasingly excited.
He just wanted to give it a shot, so he asked for five million, not expecting that the other party would actually agree.
The thought of having five million in his hands in just three days brought
a hint of a smile to his lips.
Just then, the lackey suddenly burst into the room. “Boss, we’re in trouble! The cops are here!” he exclaimed.
