Chapter 21

Melissa's lips curled into a bitter smile as she looked at Joshua. "I'll tell you where Lexi is if you let me go." Joshua's eyes burned red. Without hesitation, he gripped her neck with crushing force. "Say it. This is your last chance." The pressure made Mandy's face pale. Her voice was hoarse as she whispered, pleading. "She's working with Howard in Levia now as the chief demolition engineer for Swift Group. Didn't you see the news? The project you were counting on went to Howard, and Lexi was right there helping him." Joshua paused, his mind flashing back to the news he'd seen a few days ago—the cross-sea bridge reconstruction project. He quickly released Mandy and strode out, calling Ophelia on the way. "Book me a ticket to Levia right away." "Lexi, I'm coming to take you home." Melissa's shouts of despair echoed behind him as he left. "You can't just leave! I've told you where Lexi is! Let go of me!" The only response was his mocking laughter echoing off the walls. "Shout a