Sweet Subterfuge novel by Trina Duo novel Chapter 549

Ruby leaned in, trying to grab Kevan's hand that was resting on the table. He quickly evaded her grasp, casting his gaze downward to conceal the disgust in his eyes. He then repeated, "I'm sorry."

"Is it because of Larissa? It's because of her, right?" Her expression turned vicious. "That bitch must have said something to you! Don't believe her! She wants me dead! She's a vile woman!"

If it weren't for the unfinished business, Kevan would have immediately stood up and left; the air seemed to turn foul wherever she was.

"It has nothing to do with anyone." He forcefully suppressed his anger and pushed his phone toward her. "I came to see you today for this."

Her attention was diverted. She stared at his phone, looking perplexed, and asked, "What about it?"

He played the video for her to watch. Her expression only showed subtle changes, and her initial reaction wasn't as panicked as a typical mother would be. Half a minute later, she exclaimed, "What happened to Bethany? What's going on?"

Kevan replied, "She has been kidnapped. The kidnappers are demanding a ransom of one billion dollars."

Ruby anxiously exclaimed, "Then, pay the ransom and get her back! You can afford one billion, right?"

He remained silent for a few seconds and lowered his voice, saying, "I can't."

"You're lying!" She stomped her foot in frustration. "How can you not afford it? Microworks Corporation is such a big company! You've even boasted about a fortune of hundreds of billions!"

"Find a secluded spot nearby and wait," he instructed. He looked out the window, gripping his phone in his hand.

The driver parked the car in a desolate corner where no one passed by. Kevan sat inside the car, with a clear view of the prison gate. He patiently bided his time. Finally, after over two hours of waiting, a flashy red Ferrari roared by, screeching to a halt at the main entrance of the detention center. Kevan recognized the car—it was the new Ferrari model released this year, and Cody happened to own one.

The car door swung open, and a figure stepped out from the driver's seat. Kevan focused his gaze and found that the person was indeed Cody. Cody spent nearly an hour inside the detention center before coming out. Kevan couldn't discern Cody's expression from a distance, since Cody kept his head lowered and walked somewhat hastily.

When the red sports car sped away, Kevan instructed the driver, "Let's go home."