?<strong>Chapter 1042:</strong>


    Unbeknownst to her, Kaelyn was not involved with any man. Instead, she had been abducted by her ex-boyfriend and confined in a basement. Kaelyn sat weakly on a wooden chair, and as her awareness began to wane, a bucket of cold water was thrown over her head. She trembled from the cold and looked up at the man standing before her.


    She inquired, “Theo Ward, are you truly that desperate to make me speak? What will you do if I refuse?”


    “I will make you speak, no matter the cost,” Theo responded, subtly moving his fingers. The man standing behind Kaelyn noticed the signal and started to torture her. Kaelyn could not bear the initial strike and let out a scream of pain.


    After a few seconds, Theo lifted his hand once more, prepared to resume his interrogation.


    At that moment, Mabel arrived. Thanks to Kaelyn enduring the worst, Mabel had enjoyed a good night’s sleep. She hoped to avoid Theo, wishing his focus would stay on Kaelyn so she might have some tranquil days ahead.


    However, she had no choice. Hyde had called her.


    Theo stood up and stepped outside the small, dark room. “What do you need?” he inquired.


    “Hyde called me. I don’t know how to confront him,” Mabel replied. She couldn’te to terms with Hyde’s betrayal. Even though Theo had vowed to assist her in seeking justice and making Hyde suffer, she had not yet devised a n to make Hyde face the consequences.


    Theo looked at her and remarked, “You haven’t decided how to handle that jerk yet, have you?”


    Mabel nodded. “No.”


    “Then listen to me; hang up the call,” Theo directed.


    Mabel did not dare to defy him and disconnected the call. To her astonishment, Hyde called again immediately after she had hung up. For some reason, Mabel perceived Hyde’s calls as urgent and persistent.


    Observing this, Theoughed. “Just ignore his calls. When he stops calling,e find me.”


    Mabel remained silent.


    Theo asked with a teasing grin, “What? Do you feel sorry for him?”


    Mabel bit her lip, uncertain of how to respond.


    “Don’t worry. I promised to help you, and I will. I can take care of this minor issue for you,” Theo reassured her, turning back to the dark basement.


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