After Rebirth She Strikes Back (Simone) novel Chapter 47

Chapter 47

It was Monday, and the family driver was tied up with other matters. Will Cyrus sill in the hospital, Simoor breaded

to bother lam and chose

As she passed alirough the alley behind the school, her vision suddenly ent dark, and a wave of dizziness hit her. The next thing the knew, her body slammed heavily onto the gromil.

The sound of a car engne reached her ears, and Simone immediately realized she had likely been kidnapped. Forcing herself to stay ralin, the asked, “Why are you doing this?”

No one answerel

she tried again, “Who are you!”

Still, there was in response,

“Let me go, and I’ll pay you whatever you want, Simone said, trying to negotiate in a steady tone.

“Shut up! Say one more word, and I cut out your tongue,” a man snapped impatiently, his voice cold and deadly serions.

Simone’s heart sank. She hit her lip and decided to stay quiet. Survival was her top priority now,

As silence fell, Simone began mentally reviewing everything that had happened recently. Her thoughts raced, piecing together clues until a theory formed in her mind. The fear gripping her heart eased slightly,

She thought, “If it’s who I think it is, he’ll probably just want revenge. At least he won’t kill me.

With that in mind, Simone shat her eyes inside the sack. No idea how long this would take, she decided to rest up,

Simone had been out cold for half an hour. When she woke is, she saw the dazeling sparkle of a crystal chandelier. She snapped to attention and immedinely got up from the floor.

Her eyes darted around, taking in the surroundings. It looked like a high–end karaoke lounge, As soon as Simione stood, her gaze locked onto a mun lounging on the sola. Seeing it wasn’t Ethan, Sienone was surpriseil

She recognized the man as the one she had run into at the restaurant a few days ago. She assumed him probably one of Ethan’s friends. Having no cur what was going on, Samone decided to stay quiet and wait for him to speak first.

“What’s your name” Hugh asked lazily, burely lifting his eyelids. He sat on the sola with one leg crossed, looking completely at ease, as if Sunone were nothing more than a minor inconvenience.

Simone didn’t bother answering Instead, the shot hack, “Who are you? I do even know you.”

Samoaar was puzzled. Sie ludn’t seen Hugh in her previous life, nor did she knew him in this life. Simone was certain she hadn’t done anything to offend him, so shr

so she was confused why Hugh had gone to the trouble of bringing berberg,

Hugh let out a sharp laugh. His tone dripped with mockery as he said, “Kid, do you even realize the situation you’re in When I ask a question, you

gaze and sapi indafferently,

I don’t feel like answering!”

“Then I’ve got plenty of ways to teach you a lesson,” Hugh steered, his voice laced with menace.

Simone narrowed her eyes, a flicker of unease flashing across her face. She said. “We’ve never met before, and I’ve never done anything to you Why are you doing dur

Her wide, tear–filled eyes slammered like stars, making her look heartbreakingly fragile.

Seeing her like this. Hugh felt an inexplicable surge of imitation. He snapped. Thought Stop acting like I’m bullying you?“.

“Hai I’m not crying. And you are bullying me,” Simone replied, her voice soft and innocent

“Shut up!” Hugh barked, his frustration spilling over. He glared at Simone and said through gritted teeth, “You litle brat, have you already forgotten how you got me and Ethan thrown into the police station List time!

Thugļi lost all his dignity at the banquet that day. His friends mocked him endlessly afterward. His pride and reputation were completely shattered. He blamed Simone for lus humiliation.

Chapter 47

incident, wouldst Ethan be the one to kidnap me That would au

the spoke, the quietly studied Hugh, she thought. If this is about the police

Smoot korse Eilian’s temper like the back of her hand. She thought. If Bahan wann revenge, lie wouldn’t have wanted this long. Ethari’s the ty sende, weres loomediately, he never lets grudges fester overnight

Sansone had a gut feeling that Highời kidnapping her wain’t just about her calling the cops

Te type to.

bock, and you think its nothing?”

Tho, what do you want?“ Simone askerl

Hugh paused, a sly gris spreading across his face. He said, “Unless you apologize and post a video online to save my face.

“la your dreams,” Samone shot back, her gaze turning icy

High thought, “No matter how reluctant you are, you will still have to compromise later. He didn’t press the issue further and instead shifted the topic. He asked, “What’s your relationship with Linne]?”

Hearing this. Simone understand. She thought. So it is because of Lionel. In my previous life, Emily loved Lionel, but she was unrequited, and she

Imost went mad with despair.

Her obsesion with Lionel must’ve twisted into hatred when she so me with him last time:

Simone paused before replying. “We’re not close. Just ran into him a couple of times. While she wasn’t afraid of clashing with the powerful Wilde