His Real Wedded Bride

Chapter 1132 The Large Ransom

"Isla asked us not to talk to her and pretend that we didn't know her when we see her outside, just in

case the kidnapper's people are around," Sheryl said to Charles.

"Okay," Charles agreed.

But he figured that there was no need for such precautions. Isla's face was all over the TV during the

live press conference. People already knew about her relationship with Sheryl. So, if the person sent by

the kidnapper was here, Isla's presence would alert them.

Even though he knew this, he didn't retort because he had some sound speculations regarding the

kidnapping.

He assumed that the one who had abducted his children hadn't yet discovered that he had called the

police. Moreover, he even surmised that the kidnapper hadn't realized that he was making a serious

mistake.

'The kidnapper's initial motive was to make Sheryl admit that she was having an affair even though it

wasn't true.

Sheryl didn't hesitate and agreed immediately. After she followed his demands, the abductor was

supposed to release the children.

But, the criminal backed out because he noticed Sheryl's absolute obedience. All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

As a result, the perpetrator decided to demand the large ransom.

Imagining Sheryl as the meek type, the criminal was probably certain that she would agree with his

conditions. She brought fifty million dollars in cash and put it in the location as he had instructed.'

As Charles analyzed the situation, he speculated that the abductor must have let his guard down

seeing that he had proposed to exchange the money in a shopping mall.

It might have looked like a wise decision because it was a public place with a crowd and the kidnapper

might not be exposed easily.

However, the kidnapper had ignored the critical detail that today was the mall's anniversary.

Most people might not think that it was a big deal.

There were more customers than usual in the mall. It might have seemed like a good idea to exchange

the money in the crowded place. But the criminal neglected the fact that too many people might cause

chaos.

The shopping mall would have definitely asked for a swat team to keep the peace in case of

emergency during the event. Suspicious people would surely be targeted by the police in such events.

If the swat team caught someone carrying fifty million in cash, they would be in immense trouble.

If the criminal was on full alert, he wouldn't have made such a blind mistake.

After taking all of this into consideration, Charles ruled out the possibility that the abductor had chosen

this shopping mall because of the public nature of the mall. He came to the conclusion that the criminal

or the person he had sent must know the place very well.

He guessed that the person sent by the kidnapper was a frequent visitor to this place.

Such an individual might not arouse the staff's suspicion with a huge suitcase.

As Charles analyzed the whole situation calmly, he and Sheryl exited the mall. Isla and several plain

clothes officers lurked in the corner outside the shopping mall.

As Sheryl was about to tell Charles that they should move away from the market, she heard a familiar

female voice.

"I told you! I have a full schedule today." Sheryl immediately recognized the voice as Vivi's.

She had slapped Sheryl hard across the face only a couple of days ago. So it was impossible that

Sheryl would forget her high-pitched voice so soon.

"How about I come over tomorrow?" Vivi proposed curtly, rolling her eyes.

She was talking on the phone while heading towards the shopping mall. She didn't look suspicious,

except for her quick footsteps.

But no one paid extra attention to Vivi. She was just a short-tempered woman who was hurrying to the

mall. They didn't suspect her movements.

"What are you looking at, Sher? Do you know her?" Charles asked in a puzzled tone as he looked at

the girl Sheryl was staring at. She was wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans.

"Yes, I know her. She slapped me while I was in Tarsan Corporation," Sheryl blurted out. She was

caught by surprise at Vivi's presence there. 'It's such a coincidence that I am seeing her here again, '

she thought.

But she didn't give much thought into it. It didn't dawn on her that Vivi might have something to do with

the kidnapping.

"Tarsan Corporation?" Charles repeated, as he narrowed his eyes.

"Yes. She was in a relationship with Duncan, and Rachel had fired Duncan because of me. At that time,

he hated me so much..." Sheryl stopped short. As she was telling Charles about what had happened

between her and Duncan, a horrible thought crossed her mind.

'Vivi is Duncan's mistress and Duncan hates me for getting him fired. Is it possible that Duncan

kidnapped my children?' she thought in shock.

Charles had the same suspicion. Without saying anything to Sheryl, he ran towards Isla.

"Follow that girl who wears a white T-shirt and blue jeans. She just entered the mall. She is the one

sent by the kidnapper," Charles gasped, turning to the police officers.

"Are you sure?" one of the officers asked as he gave him a skeptical glance.

Isla and the officers had seen Vivi walk into the mall, but none of them had suspected that she had

anything to do with the kidnapping.

She looked composed.

No one would have believed that she was on her way to collect a ransom.

"Yes, I am!" Charles said with absolute certainty.

"All right! You two follow that woman into the mall. She was wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans. Wait

until she picks up the suitcase, understand?" the officer in charge said to his subordinates.

"Yes, Captain. Got it!" The two officers walked briskly towards the shopping mall like a couple of

customers.

"How do you know it is her, Mr. Lu? She doesn't look like a bad person," asked Isla, looking at Charles

with a perplexed expression.

At that moment, Sheryl joined them. Fixing her gaze on Isla, she asked, "Do you remember I told you

that someone slapped me in Tarsan Corporation?"

"Of course, I do! You said that it was Duncan's mistress," Isla replied indignantly.

"Wait..." she said as she collected her thoughts. "Are you saying that woman is Duncan's mistress?"

she asked, staring at Sheryl with her eyes wide open in surprise.

"Yes, that's her," Sheryl nodded.

Isla understood what was going on.

"How about we go inside and see what is going on?" she suggested, looking at Sheryl and Charles.

"Please. I figure that that woman knows you, so it'd be better if you stay here. Otherwise, you might

alert her. Please trust my men. They will not let her escape," the officer in charge reassured them.

"Okay," Charles agreed with a slight nod.

So did Sheryl. But she nodded not because she believed his words.

At a loss, she thought she had no other choice but to believe the police.

As they waited outside anxiously, the two officers entered the mall.