?<strong>Chapter 1082:</strong>


    After a brief pause, Corrie’s grin grew malicious as she dered, “You don’t care about the child at all, do you? To you, its existence is irrelevant.”


    Jayden paid no attention to Corrie; in his view, she was never a threat. He stated bluntly, “Brook is under my control. You’re not in a position to negotiate with me. Have Enzoe and discuss this.”


    Corrie’s confident smile vanished. Supporting herself on one elbow, she expressed her astonishment. “You’ve taken Brook? How did you pull that off?”


    Jayden didn’t feel the need to justify himself. His tone was frosty as he responded, “All you need to understand is that you’re incapacitated, and you can’t bargain with me.”


    Corrie chuckled softly and reached for her phone on the bedside table, speaking deliberately. “I don’t believe a word you say. I’ll call Brook myself to confirm. You’re probably just bluffing.” With that, she dialed the number.


    The phone was picked up after only two rings. As soon as the connection was made, Corrie angrily yelled, “Brook, where the hell are you? Jayden ims he’s kidnapped you and is using you to threaten me. Act now and take him down.”


    “I’m not Brook. He’s confined in the basement,” Garret’s voice replied.


    At first, Corrie didn’t recognize the voice. “If you’re not Brook, then who are you?”


    Garretughed. “Have you forgotten my voice? You were shot in the thigh by one of my men.”


    “Garret! Is Brook really with you?” Corrie eximed, shocked.


    She recalled that Brook was supposed to be at their base. How had Jayden and Garret seeded in capturing him? Could there be a traitor among them?


    Suddenly, it all made sense to Corrie. That exined their consistent losses. They had a betrayer in their midst.


    Corrie remained silent, which frustrated Jayden. He issued a dire warning, “Bring Enzo here. If he doesn’t show up, Brook will be the first to meet his demise, followed by you. I’ll ensure your heads are sent to him.”


    Corrie couldn’t help but retort, “You psycho! Why should you involve us? Enzo doesn’t want to see you, yet you are forcing him to show up?”


    Jayden responded with a cold smile, “That’s not your concern. As for you, given your condition, I could easily finish you right now.”


    A chill of fear crept over Corrie. She realized Jayden was truly unhinged, a man without boundaries. Not wanting to meet a tragic end in the hospital, Corrie ceased her provocations and became more amodating. “I’ll inform him. Don’t worry.”


    “Let’s see how well you manage,” Jayden said pointedly, then left the room.


    As the door shut, Corrie breathed a heavy sigh. She picked up her phone, paused to think, and then dialed Enzo.


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