Chapter 42

The commotion drew the attention of nearby pedestrians, whose heads turned toward the scene. A burly man was holding a young woman hostage. "Oh my God, someone call the police!" "Get security!" "Don't do anything crazy! Let her go!" The man sneered, his wide-brimmed hat barely hiding the twisted malice on his chubby face. "Cynthia, didn't expect this, did you? You ruined my company and destroyed my life. Did you really think I'd let you go?" That voice. Those words... It was Liam! How was he here? Wasn't he supposed to be dealt with already? Cynthia's heart raced, but there was no time to dwell on the shock. She had suspected that Yasmine and Dolly wouldn't send her something so mysteriously. Thankfully, she had prepared for this. Her hand quietly inched toward the self-defense stun gun she had brought along. But before she could reach it, Liam erupted in fury. "I'm going to ruin your life, just like you ruined mine!" His voice rose, catching everyone's attention. "Gather ar