Chapter 1389

Cedric arrived at the entrance of the scenic spot right at eight o'clock, just in time to receive a call from the abductors. Standing at the gate, he answered it. "I'm here with the money. Where are you, and where's my girlfriend?" "No rush, Mr. Greene. Put the money on the ground in the cable car up ahead, and make sure no one's following. My men are watching your every move, and if you pull any tricks, I guarantee you'll never see your girlfriend again." Cedric's eyes flicked to the cable car that ran at ground level through the forest and climbed partway up the mountain. In daylight, it'd be a scenic ride, but it was long shut down at this hour. The abductors had planned this well, and it was why they'd insisted on having the handoff at this hour. Holding the phone, Cedric demanded. "Put her on the line. I want to talk to her." "She's somewhere safe. We have to protect ourselves, too, since we'd all be dead within minutes with just one order from you." "How do I know she's ev