Chapter 554



Elaine required several days in the hospital to fully recover from her ordeal. Throughout her stay, her interactions with Kallie grew noticeably more distant and cold.

Debbie, feeling both confused and concerned by the change in Elaine’s demeanor, pulled Kallie aside to discuss it privately.

Kallie offered a reassuring smile and brushed off her concerns. “Don’t worry about it. It’s not a big deal.”

Meanwhile, words spread rapidly about Saniya’s role in Elaine’s hospitalization.

Despite efforts to stop the live stream quickly, enough people had witnessed Saniya’s actions with the mushroom.

Several made videos of Saniya springing up and stepping back after touching the mushroom, replaying the moment again and again.

The sarcastic caption stated, “How can you blame me? It wasn’t intentional. I didn’t know the mushroom was toxic, yet I touched it deliberately. I touched it and moved away quickly, utterly ignoring the safety of a child.”

It also came to light that Saniya had tried to pin the blame on Sophie.

Calls for Saniya to be banned grew louder. This was no longer just about a flawed character. Her behavior was outright spiteful.

Kallie conveyed every detail to Saniya without omission. In the gloomy confines of a poorly lit room, Saniya, her hair unkempt and face grimy, raised her eyes.

Jake had never instructed anyone to harm Saniya. They simply withheld her meals.

Yet, Saniya’s response was to exaggerate her plight, appearing even more miserable as the days passed.

Saniya snapped, “Kallie, my demands haven’t changed! Agree to my terms, and I’ll disclose Evita’s location. Disagree, and I remain silent. Either way, my fate is sealed in your hands.”

“And what exactly do you want from me?” As a chair was brought in, Kallie took a seat.

With a scoff, Saniya challenged, “Tell me whether you agree.”

Saniya felt confident Kallie would relent for Evita’s whereabouts.

Kallie’s expression turned cold. She finally said, “Fine. I agree with you.”

Malice sparkled in Saniya’s eyes as she stared at Kallie. “My demand isn’t excessive. You’ll accompany me as a hostage. Once we’re beyond this country’s borders, I’ll reveal Evita’s location. If you doubt my words, I can at least tell you the name of the town where she’s hiding, without specifying the address. What? Fearing I might fool you?”

Kallie stared at Saniya, her face a mask of disbelief. “Why would you need me as a hostage? After what you did to Jake’s daughter, he won’t simply let you off because of me.”

Saniya’s sneer deepened. “Stop pretending. I’m aware that Jake holds you dear. With you in my custody, he wouldn’t dare do anything reckless. Are you reluctant to cooperate? Without my information, you’ll remain clueless about Evita’s whereabouts.”

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