Chapter 139

Xander spoke in a low voice, his fingers were still resting on the phone. He sounded unsure of what he just said. He didn’t know what would happen if he lost such a bet. Suddenly, he regretted the words he blurted out. He should have promised, "I will give you 100 million, don't hurt her…" He jumped up, grabbed the car keys, and darted out the door. He couldn't wait any longer; he had to go in person. He drove the car briskly into the traffic. The number of cars increased in the early morning. One minute, two minutes ... ten minutes ... Xander became agitated. A quarter of an hour passed. The kidnapper didn’t call him back. Could it mean the kidnapper believed his words and would give up the plan, or was he heading there for nothing? He regretted it so much. If it was to buy time and trace the kidnapper's address, he could also emphasize how much she mattered to him... whether it was effective or not, at least it would temporarily ensure her safety! Nina Nina… The phone rang again. Thi