Valentin cast an icy, disdainful look at Cara. His voice was frozen solid. “Did you send someone to abduct Ashley?”


    On the side, Tom and rk shivered involuntarily.


    Valentin’s disgust towards Cara had reached its peak.


    If it weren’t for Ashley, he might never have allowed Cara to speak in front of him.


    Cara felt her heart race as she looked at him.


    It was her first time being so close to him and the first time he looked at her so formally. Finally, her figure could appear in his


    sight.


    Cara pinched her fingertips, feigning confusion as she asked, “Mr. Kingsley, | didn’t understand your words just now. Are you


    saying something happened to Ashley?”


    ‘Ashley?’ Tom wore a puzzled expression. He couldn’t fathom how Cara could address her so affectionately.


    Considering that Cara’s attempt to lock Ashley in the restroom had been exposed, how could she audaciously address her first


    name in such an affectionate way?


    After Cara’s feigned inquiry, she met Valentin’s indifferent and disdainful


    gaze.


    Her chest tightened, and a suffocating sensation surged. “Mr. Kingsley, understand your fondness for Ashley, but considering the


    recent happenings in the Ramos family, there’s a growing sentiment that Ash may not be asmendable as some believe...”


    Cara paused momentarily, her gentle voice continuing, “Though I have no right to say anything, Mr. Kingsley, | feel that Ashley...


    isn’t worthy of your admiration.”


    Upon hearing this, rk and the other bodyguards inside the room were speechless.


    Valentin’s expression didn’t change, but everyone could sense a colder vibe surrounding him.


    Valentin stared at Cara, the chill and mockery in his eyes resembling


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    someone looking at an ignorant fool. “Who granted you the boldness to pass judgment on her in my presence?”


    Cara’s face turned pale instantly, her nails digging into her palms, thinking, ‘Is Ashley really that great?’


    Cara was still restrained by the bodyguards and couldn’t break free. “Mr. Kingsley, you...”


    Valentin furrowed his brows, a sign of his patience running thin.


    Seeing this, rk immediately signaled his subordinates.


    The two bodyguards holding Cara acted so quickly that their actions were almost imperceptible. There was a sharp snap, the


    distinct sound of bones breaking, and Cara let out a piercing scream in response to the sudden pain.


    Cold sweat soaked her back instantly and color drained from her face. She copsed to the ground in agony, clutching her


    broken ribs. Crimson blood seeped from the corner of her mouth, and her eyes were filled with terror as Cara gazed at Valentin


    before her.


    She thought, ‘How could he... How could he do this to me!’


    rk wore a disdainful expression, thinking, “Think you can harm Ms. Ramos and get away with it? This is just the beginning.


    Harsher lessons are still on the horizon.


    Turning to his subordinates, rk ordered, “Search the ce!”


    In no time, they found an old phone in a drawer. After unlocking it Cara’s fingerprint, they discovered records ofmunication


    with t kidnappers.


    Not only did Cara arrange Ashley''s abduction, but she also tried to prevent Ashley from meeting Brian and Karen.


    Valentin’s gaze turned even colder, ayer of icy hostility evident in b h expression. His eyes, devoid of warmth, fell upon Cara


    on the ground


    Cara’s breath caught, and Valentin’s gaze made her feel condemned.


    Achilling sensation that could freeze blood emanated from her back, and fear mingled with regret. Perhaps she shouldn’t have


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    Could it be... He had been monitoring her all along?


    Valentin ordered rk in a cold voice, “Keep an eye on her.”


    “Understood,” rk responded respectfully.


    He thought, ‘Previously, it was just to keep tabs on Cara discreetly, but now Mr. Kingsley has requested to openly watch her. It


    seems he’s gearing up to handle Cara more thoroughly.


    After giving the order, Valentin left indifferently without looking back.


    Tom immediately followed suit.


    Cara sat on the ground, clutching her aching ribs. Her reddened eyes. followed Valentin’s retreating figure. Suddenly, she


    gasped urgently and said, “Valentin, do you really not remember me? Three years ago at the banquet, | saw you...”


    Tom was taken aback by her words. There had been an online photo showing Valentin and Cara at a foreign banquet. Cara was


    gazing at Valentin from a distance, but Valentin seemed utterly oblivious to her.


    This chance encounter lingered in Cara’s heart all this time.


    However, regarding this question from Cara, Valentin didn’t even pause. his steps, let alone turn around.


    He didn’t bother hiding his disregard and aversion. He didn’t even want to hear her voice or say a word to her.


    The helicopter was ready, and Valentin, with his entourage, rushed to Samniss City.


    Joseph was extremely anxious. With no surveince, there were no clues, and he had no idea where Ashley had been taken.


    Paul was also anxious, hoping nothing untoward happened.


    Amid their urgency, the sound of rotor des suddenly roared overhead.


    Joseph lifted his head and saw several helicopters hovering in the sky, blocking the moonlight and casting an even darker


    shadow over the night. These helicopters descended to the ground in a formidable


    manner as if intending to conquer everything in their path.


    The surrounding trees swayed wildly as the strong wind tossed their branches in chaotic motion.


    The helicopternded, and a well-trained group of elite personnel descended. Joseph immediately recognized them. They were


    all elite bodyguards from the Kingsley family.


    Among thoseing down from the helicopter was Valentin himself.


    Seeing Valentin was here, Joseph was dumbfounded. How had Valentin arrived in Samniss City so quickly after a phone call?


    Tall and imposing, Valentin stood before the helicopters, emanating an inherent intimidation and presence that made all the


    surrounding subordinates willingly submit to him.


    Joseph felt like he had suddenly spotted his lifeline and no longer felt nervous. Without hesitation, he dashed over. “Valentin,


    how did you get here so quickly?”


    As soon as he asked, he knew he had uttered nonsense. When it came to Ashley, Valentin’s efficiency was only natural!


    Seeing Valentin holding an old phone, Joseph couldn’t help but ask. “What''s this?”


    Tom, standing nearby, hurriedly exined, “This time, the circumstances. involving Ms. Ramos are connected to Cara.”


    Joseph couldn’t hold back a curse, “Damn, this Cara just won''t give up until she is consigned to her grave.”


    The phone containedmunication records between Cara and the kidnappers, making it easy to find where they had taken


    Ashley.


    Valentin led his team to rush over, but upon reaching the dpidated house, they found a scene of chaos with the kidnappers


    lying on the ground, the scent of blood filling the air.


    Seeing the blood on the ground, Valentin was stunned. He searched through the room but found no trace of Ashley.


    “If Ashley isn’t around, perhaps she has already escaped?” Joseph spected, hoping for the best.


    Valentin stood there in silence, suddenly looking up at the night sky.