Chapter 1280


    Janine’s neck was scraped, and blood began to seep out.


    Albert took the gun from Desiree and pointed it at Janine’s temple.


    This was his pre-nned move.


    Once his crimes were exposed, he would find a way to kidnap Janine or someone from the Hamertons


    to escape unharmed.


    “Zephyr!” Albert raised his chin. “Order your people to step back!”


    Zephyr gnashed his teeth, his fists trembling.


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    He didn’t expect Albert to enter the venue with a gun despite their preparations. Passing security


    checks was beyond imagination!


    Cordelia discreetly held his hand. She realized there must be a traitor within the Hamertons


    coborating with Albert. Unfortunately, they didn’t have time to figure out who it was now.


    Zephyr reluctantly raised his hand, gesturing for everyone to step back.


    “Not bad!” Albert sneered, dragging Janine toward the door.


    Cordelia stepped forward calmly. “Mr. Harper, it’ll be hard to end things if we let it get out of hand. It’ll


    be a lose-lose situation for both sides. Tell us your conditions, and we’ll meet them.


    “Don’t forget you still have a daughter.” Cordelia nced at Desiree. “We’re both parents. We want a


    way out for our children no matter what, right?”


    Cordelia noticed the fear in Desiree’s eyes, a sheltered youngdy who had never experienced such a


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    Cordelia said softly, “Desiree, do you remember when you came to visit me? I made cookies for you.


    You said they tasted like a mother’s love…


    “If you want, I’ll make them for you again, okay?”


    Desiree sobbed, trembling, and looked helplessly at her father.


    Albert berated her not to cry, unmoved by Cordelia’s words.


    Meanwhile, the police had dispatched more officers to rush to the scene.


    Cordelia turned back to look at Zephyr. Their gazes supported each other through this difficult situation.


    “Mr. Harper, I’m here to discuss this with you sincerely. Name your conditions, and I’ll ensure they’re


    fulfilled.”


    “The Harper Group is short of 3,000,000,000. Can you manage that?”


    Cordelia’s eyes lit up. The mention of money indicated room for negotiation. She smiled slightly, about


    to agree, but Albert’s cold voice interrupted her. “In pounds!”


    “No problem.” Cordelia remained calm.


    “Don’t lie to me!” Albert sternly said, “How could you immediately transfer 3,000,000,000 pounds into


    my ount? You need to sell assets, liquidate stocks, and cash out… all of which takes time!”


    “Since you know it takes time, let’s sit down and talk about it slowly.” Cordelia looked at him. “Mr.


    Harper, as long as you release my mother, I promise to fulfill any condition you have.”


    “Mrs. Hamerton, that’s not the rule, is it?” Albert sneered. “I’ll only hand her over if you pay for my


    demands in full. Otherwise, don’t me me for killing this old woman!”