Chapter 822
Soon enough, Horace returned with the information.
“Most of the surveillance around the crossroad where you two parted ways Last night was destroyed, but we found footage from a store camera.
It caught a glimpse of a car, license plate ending in (59418.
We suspect this vehicle may have been involved in Mrs.
Anderson’s abduction.
”
Hearing the license plate number, Theodore’s voice turned icy.
“It is
Jasper’s car.
”
In a poorly lit basement, Ariana’s consciousness gradually came back She tried to move but found herself tied to a bed.
Fear swelled in her as she remembered the kidnapping from the night before.
Panicking, she tried to break free but the ropes only seemed to get tighter with her struggles.
As she thrashed, the rusty door creaked open, and a masked figure cloaked in black stepped in.
Seeing him, Ariana tensed up, her voice shaky as she asked, “Who are you? What do you want?”
The black-clad man moved closer to her without saying a word.
He reached out, touching her bare skin here and there, until finally his hand rested on her stomach.
Terrified, Ariana tried to shy away from his touch, tears welling up in her eyes as the rough ropes grazed her skin.
As she tried to escape, she noticed a small tattoo peeking from the man’s cuff, a sight that made her gasp.
“Jasper?”
Hearing his name, the man paused for a moment, then gave a Low laugh before removing his mask.
It was indeed Jasper.
“Ariana, you recognize me so easily.
I’m so touched.
No wonder I loved you before,” he said.
Ariana looked at him, her face a mix of fear and disgust.
“Huh! Your manipulation wasn’t Love.
You never Loved me, you used me!”
She drew back slightly, summoning the courage to ask.
“What do you want from me?”
Grinning, Jasper replied, “Relax, I just want to play a little game.
”
His words sent a chill down her spine.
More so, Jasper was supposed to be locked up, so why was he here? The thought was downright terrifying.
Jasper’s eyes lingered on Ariana’s stomach, his grin widening.
“The baby’s still young, isn’t it?”
Caught off guard by his words, Ariana went stiff.
She shot him a fierce glare, asking through gritted teeth, “How do you know?”
Instead of answering, he gave her a creepy smile.
“Why don’t you come with me? That way, I might be a little nicer to your baby.
”
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Ariana knew too well how deceptive Jasper could be.
He was not one to keep promises, and she knew that even if she agreed to protect her baby, he wouldn’t spare them.
Besides, she found the idea of being with him repulsive.
“f@ck off!” she shot back, fear mounting as she waited for his reaction.
Jasper seemed unbothered by her defiance.
He leaned in, reaching out to touch her cheek.
“I never thought you’d fall for that crazy guy.
How interesting.
”
“What are you doing? I said get away from me!” Ariana writhed in fear and despair.
Jasper seemed unfazed.
He let go of her and stood up straight, his voice barely above a whisper.
“There’s no need to rush.
I want to see just how much Theodore cares about you.
”
Night had fallen, and a hospital room was eerily dark
Only the sound of Theodore’s incessant tapping could be heard.