Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James) novel Chapter 256

Sophie said, "The money has been given to you. Now let her go. We won't pursue the matter further, nor will we call the police."

"Are you, are you serious?" The man seemed to be gauging the truth of her words.

"Of course, I'm serious," Sophie said. "You kidnapped Ms. Calla just for the money, right? Now that you've got the money, why do you keep me tied up?"

Panic was nowhere to be seen on Sophie's face. However, the man felt an invisible pressure emanating from her, making it hard for him to breathe.

"Here's a check for ten million."

James took out the check, and sure enough, the man was tempted. His eyes were glued to the check in James' hand, and then he dashed towards James, grabbed the check, and ran off without a word.

Sophie and James had no intention of chasing after him. This kidnapping was like child's play.

James' gaze fell on Sophie's smooth neck, where a faint trace of blood had appeared. The man's nervousness caused the knife to graze her skin.

James frowned, "Let me have a look."

"First, let's check on Ms. Calla."

Sophie walked straight to the workshop and then opened a metal box, indeed finding Calla tied up inside, looking panicked and pitiful.

Sophie tore off the duct tape from Calla's mouth. Calla didn't seem to have expected Sophie to come. Her expression was briefly startled before she threw herself into James' arms, crying, "James, you finally came. I thought I'd never see you again."

Calla was crying hard. However, James remained unmoved and pushed her away, ignoring her pitiful state.

Colt's men had arrived, and James didn't even spare Calla another glance but said to Colt at his side, "Take her back."

Sophie got into James' car.

Upon their return to the Burke residence, Calla was weeping in front of Bea, who appeared somewhat impatient, clearly already aware of the kidnapping's ins and outs.

"Bea, we're back."

Sophie and James returned side by side. Bea just glanced at them and said, "James, why didn't you bring Calla back?"

"Having Colt escort Ms. Calla back is safer."

"What kind of attitude is that?" Bea watched James, clearly dissatisfied.