Chapter: 1552

If a fight broke out, Sean's men would likely be able to handle themselves.

That gave Norah a bit of comfort. Her job was to get Sean's mother out during the commotion. It wouldn't be easy, though. With the hostage involved, the situation was complicated.

They finally reached a small villa hidden deep in the woods at the edge of town. Signal jammers blocked any communication, and an electrified fence surrounded the property. The only way in or out was through the front gate.

Behind the villa, the forest stretched out, offering the enemies a quick escape if things went south.

Norah carefully assessed her surroundings, piecing together the situation in her mind.

The villa's perimeter was secured with electrified fencing; a single touch could be lethal.

The security was so tight around the villa that it seemed impregnable, a testament to Kelvin's adeptness given he had infiltrated and extracted information without being noticed.

Norah pulled her jacket's zipper up to her chin. Since their arrival in Sevaedda, the drop in temperature had been so sharp that even she had switched to warmer attire.

"Nancy!" Phillip's voice boomed from a loudspeaker, capturing the attention of those inside. Figures appeared at the villa's windows.

Norah detected the presence of snipers targeting them, potentially hidden within the villa.

Nancy emerged with a confident strut, her head held high. Seeing the line of black-robed figures at the entrance, she couldn't help but smirk.

Sean truly spared no expense, employing many from Sacredice-such lavish spending was typical of him.

"Sean, good to see you. Where's Matteo? Didn't he come? Is he too scared to see his wife suffer?" Nancy laughed softly, covering her mouth. "Oh, don't worry. I have only starved her. How could I mistreat her when she's been so kind to me?"

Then, turning to Norah, her eyes flashed with envy. “Oh, and Norah's here too. I'm genuinely surprised that Sean would bring you to such a perilous place."

The sight of Sean and Norah so close together infuriated Nancy. Why did Sean favor Norah so much?

She had feelings for Sean. If he chose her, she was ready to leave behind her fraudulent life and settle down peacefully with him.

She was ready to sacrifice everything for love.

Yet, subsequent events only fueled her animosity, igniting a desire to ruin the Scott family.

"Nancy, let's not drag this out. Where's my mom?" Sean's expression was stern, "I've brought what you asked for. Now, let her go.”

Beside him, a truck stood parked, its doors swung open to reveal neatly stacked boxes. He casually flipped open one, displaying stacks of cash inside.

The people inside the villa saw this and began discussing loudly.

"Angela is remarkable, asking for such a substantial amount from the Scotts."

"That's why Angela is a key player in our organization. She's been making significant contributions from a young age."

"It's no surprise we all look up to her. We could all stand to learn a thing or two from her approach."