Noelle looked at Ivy and said, "You had it coming for you, Ivy. Whether Eason lives or dies has nothing to do with us. It was your own daughter who took him hostage."
Ivy roared with grief. "Noelle Liddell! You did this on purpose, didn't you?!"
"That's right. You killed my parents and set up your daughter to take over my place in my own family. You even scammed so many innocent people out of their money and ruined their lives. Do you really think you're going to get away with all of that?!"
Ivy sat on the ground. "I had no other choice!"
Xenia shouted, "I don't care about any of that! I just want the money!"
Mia was a little worried. "I can give you some money if that's what you want, but it won't be dirty money, and it definitely won't be any huge number either. If you still won't accept these terms, then there's nothing else I can do."
Xenia was a little tempted by the offer. But just then, a gunshot rang out from outside and hit the ground near Xenia's foot.
Xenia jumped up in shock. "What's going on?!"
The next moment, her phone rang. She answered, "What is it?"
The caller replied, "What are you wasting time for? Hurry up and bring the boy out with you."
"But they said that the money's already been found."
"Cut the crap and just bring the boy out. You don't need to take any further action. If not, we'll start shooting."
Xenia hung up and turned to Mia and Noelle. "They're telling me to bring Eason out, or they'll start shooting."
Ivy replied, "Absolutely not! Eason will be done for if he ever falls into their hands! They're all crazy people!"
Mia looked over and replied, "Aren't you the same? You were working with them and even tried to keep all the money for yourself. Do you really think people like them would not resort to violence?"

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