NovelEnglishChapter 424 The men's sleazy laughter echoed through the air as Greta bolted, but her frail body couldn't keep up, and the men quickly blocked her escape. Desperate, Greta dropped to her knees, pleading, "Please, don't hurt me. Cameron really is my husband. If you letgo, I promise you'll get a lot of money." The men hesitated, momentarily swayed by her words. "Alright, we'll give you the benefit of the doubt this time." Later that night, Cameron walked into his hat ten, greeted by darkness and silence. He sank into the sofa, feeling a wave of loneliness wash over him. His mind drifted back to his childhood at the Dawson family mansion, filled with the warmth of family and bustling with diligent servants. Everywhere he looked back then, life thrived. As he grew up, he married Nellie, and they moved out to start their own household. The house was large but often felt empty. Yet, Nellie's presence was a comforting constant. While he worked, she'd quietly leave a plate of fruit and a glass of water nearby. When he took breaks, she'd eagerly share her latest observations and amusing tales...
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtTheir home, though lacking the grandeur of servants, buzzed with Nellie's thoughtful energy. Unfortunately, Cameron hadn't appreciated it at the time, unaware that one day all that warmth and life would slip away.
His phone rang, the familiar ringtone breaking the silence. He glanced at the caller ID, "Darling Wife." The words felt jarring. He declined the call and changed the contact nto "Greta." The phone rang again, persistent and unyielding. Cameron picked up, irritation evident in his voice. "Can't you just lethave speace?" Greta's voice, laced with fear, cthrough. "Cameron, I've been kidnapped. Please, csave me." Cameron scoffed, "Really, Greta? Can't you cup with something more believable?" "I'm not lying, Cameron. Please, you have to believe me," Greta's voice trembled with panic.
Cameron hesitated for a moment, almost convinced, but then remembered her act caught on surveillance. Talking to her felt pointless, so he hung up.
The chilly night wind seeped into Greta's bones as she shivered uncontrollably. She stared at her phone, the busy tone mocking her, tears streaming down her face.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Cameron, don't you believe me?" she whispered to herself. "Cameron, have you stopped loving me?" Curled up in a corner, she pushed herself against the wall. A fist suddenly struck her head, accompanied by a harsh voice. "Didn't you say your husband loves you? Didn't you claim he'd pay a He doesn't care aboYou're lying.
fortune to ransom you? Greta, clutching her head, was terrified beyond words. "He just doesn't believe I was kidnapped. Maybe if you call him, he'll take it seriously." One of the men picked up her phone and dialed Cameron. After what felt like an eternity, Cameron answered. "I told you not to-" His words were cut off by the kidnapper. "Your Highness, your wife's with us. If you don't want her dead, you'd better cough up the ransom."
Cameron, seething, retorted, "How much did she pay you to stage this act? The kidnapper, puzzled, asked, "What?" Cameron slammed the phone down, furious.
Greta sobbed, "Cameron, why won't you believe me?" The content is on novelenglish.net!
It took a moment for the kidnapper to piece things together. He kickedm Greta hard, sneering, "Do you lie so often that your husband doesn't believe a word you say anymore?"
Visit our social media platform to read fascinating stories every day and connect with the community!
