Chapter 1107
Chapter 1107 A Psychological Battle
Zophie brought Natalie to the container where Yumi was at. It was humid in the container, and there
was a lightbulb illuminating the inside. However, it was dim, and it could not light up all the corners of
the container.
Natalie still caught sight of Yumi, who was curled up in the corner. She was tied up with nylon ropes,
and she had duct tape over her mouth. The moment she locked eyes with Yumi, tears welled up in
Natalie’s eyes.
Yumi was younger than her four biological children, but because she was thest member of the
Jankovich family, she had to be far more mature than someone her age should be.
Yumi saw Natalie, too, and for a moment, she stiffened. She then began shaking her body like a
frustrated tiger cub, seemingly trying to free herself from the ropes that were restraining her.
“Mm… Mm…”
Zophie knew Yumi was trying to tell Natalie to leave the ce immediately. It was at that moment she
felt d that she had taped the girl’s mouth before leaving. Otherwise, the girl would have ruined her
n.
Zophie angled her body a little and said nonchntly, “Natalie, I’ve brought you here, so can you give
me the jade key now?”
“Zophie, do I look like someone you can easily fool?” Natalie questioned as she continued to keep the
gun trained on the back of Zophie’s head. She made no move to shift it away.
“You’re… breaking your promise!”
“How can I not when I’m up against a woman like you?” Natalie retorted. “Get over and untie Yumi right
now.”
“Natalie, do you think I’m stupid?” Zophie did not move. “You’ll pull the trigger on me once she’s free!
Yes, I’ve underestimated you, but I hope you don’t underestimate me either. Don’t you dare assume
that I’m helpless just because you’re pointing a gun at me! Push me any further, and I won’t mind for all
three of us to die tonight!”
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Natalie did not expect Zophie to keep her cool even in a situation like this. Even so, she said calmly,
“Tell me what you want, then.”
“My life, or the jade key. One of these has to be mine!”
“Okay.” Natalie pursed her lips. “Zophie, which one do you want first?”
Hearing that, Zophie tensed up.
She had been thinking of ways to make Natalie agree to it. Little did she expect Natalie to agree to it so
easily.
Even though Zophie wanted to avenge Gale, she had grown greedy for the jade key. If it was
something even King wanted, it certainly had to be something priceless. If she could get the key and
pass it to King, Zophie was sure that King would agree to let her leave ze and return her freedom for
the rest of her life.
After a moment of hesitation, Zophie answered, “The jade key. Give me the jade key first.”
“Are you sure about that?”
“I am.” A pauseter, she continued, “Give me the jade key, and I’ll untie the girl.”
Natalie stood still after hearing her answer, deep in her thoughts.
Zophie quietly waited at the start, but soon, she grew impatient. “Natalie, are you done thinking yet, or
would you rather die with me than hand me the key?”
Both parties knew they had a bargaining chip in their hands.
Yet, neither wished to be the one to take the risk of handing the token over first.
It turned into a psychological battle.
For the two of them to be in a stalemate, both had to be equally smart and flexible.
Their battle would be one of wits and state of mind.
Whoever became greedier first, whoever became rash first, and whoever lost their rationality first would
take the first step toward failure.
Natalie was intentionally making Zophie wait. She wanted Zophie to lose her wits in anxiety.
Only when Zophie impatiently urged her did Natalie slowly say, “Sure, I can give you the jade key, but
you’ll have to let Yumi go right away. Then, you’ll have to pass her to the substitute who was pretending
to be me while I keep an eye on you.”