Chapter 1021:
“Good. I'll send the instructions soon. Just follow my lead,” Kaelyn instructed before ending the call.
Mabel stared at the dead phone, then lifted her eyes nervously to Theo, who sat across from her. “I've done
everything you asked. When will you letgo?” she asked, trembling.
“Let you go? Did you think you had a choice here?” Theo leaned back, a cigar poised between his fingers, and
crossed his legs.
“Tonight, you're staying put to handle Kaelyn. If not, you might lose one of your legs.” Under Theo's mocking
gaze, Mabel shrank back and nodded submissively. She wouldn't dare defy him. She had to do whatever he
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtdemanded.
“By the way, Elyse mentioned you have a lousy boyfriend. Care to tellmore about him?” Theo, clearly
enjoying himself, continued to probe.
At the mention of Hyde, Mabel’s heart ached. “I don’t want to talk about him,” she said softly, turning her head
away.
“Con, tell me. Maybe | can help you,” Theo suggested.
Mabel glanced at Theo warily. “Help me? Are you really that kind?”
“If you helpcatch Kaelyn, I'd be more than willing to help you in return. Don’t you want that jerk to get what
he deserves?” Theo responded, raising an eyebrow.
Memories of happier times with Hyde flashed through Mabel’s mind, bringing tears to her eyes. “He really isn't a
good person, but I'm still undecided,” she admitted, sniffling.
“You haven't fallen for him, have you?” Theo looked surprised. “That doesn’t sound like you. Do you even know
what love is?”
“Of course, | know what love is,” Mabel snapped back angrily. “It’s wanting to be with someone forever. But he
broke his promise.”
“That's not an issue,” Theo responded smoothly. “I can help you get rid of him. Or, if you prefer, | can bring him
back so you can end things on your terms.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm
Mabel was bewildered by Theo's offer. Why was he being so generous? What was he planning? Could this be a
trap? Her mind swirled with suspicion, which didn’t escape Theo's notice. However, he was indifferent to her
dilemma. His primary interest wasn’t to help Mabel but to use her to eliminate a potential threat.
Gal no ve | s .hosts your favorite stories
As this thought crossed his mind, he felt a surge of satisfaction. He stood up, took Mabel’s phone, and locked her
in the room before leaving.
The line was noisy at first, as if Elyse was in a bustling place. After a moment, the background noise quieted
down.
“Sorry, I'm at a celebration banquet. It was too loud inside, so | stepped out to talk,” Elyse said apologetically.