Love Coming From The Least Expected novel Chapter 174

He showed up sooner than I had expected. When I was about to experience an emotional breakdown because of Crystal, Lyle showed up in the basement.

The well-built man’s silhouette seemed so familiar, yet there was something odd about it. I couldn’t see his face, but I was certain he had his eyes glued to me for a few seconds.

Lyle instructed in a callous tone, “I have brought you a billion as demanded! Set them free at once!”

“How am I supposed to ensure you’re here on your own? You have brought quite a few bodyguards with you, haven’t you?” Someone stepped forward in an attempt to take over the suitcase with a billion, but Lyle took a step back and requested, “I need to ensure they’re safe!”

“Lyle, save me! I need you!” Crystal sniffled and looked at Lyle with a pair of welled-up eyes.

To my surprise, Lyle looked at me and asked, “Eve, are you okay?”

I gasped in silence when the kidnapper kicked me in the leg, instructing me to answer Lyle’s query. As much as it hurt, I tried my best to resist the racking sensation I felt and answered, “I’m fine.”

Lyle heaved a sigh of relief and handed over the kidnappers the hefty suitcase he had brought along. He seemed to have upheld his promise and brought them the demanded sum.

“I won’t lodge a police report as long as they’re able to leave safe and sound! On top of that, I promise not to go after any of you! Please leave at once!”

The three kidnappers gaped in silence at the presence of the suitcase of money. To be precise, I was equally inundated by the sum available.

No ordinary person could possibly remain calm in the presence of such an astronomical figure, let alone a housewife like me.

As the kidnappers went dead silent, Lyle repeated his question, “Can you set them free yet?”

“Wait!” Thrilled, the kidnappers’ emotions were written all over their faces. They announced, “Initially, we’re supposed to set them free, but the amount you have brought us only enables you to bring one of them away with you.”

Lyle rebuked with his eyes narrowing to a slit, “Don’t you think that’s too much? I have adhered to every demand of yours and brought the requested sum! Since you’re after the money, it’s better for you to set them free at once!”