The Untouchable Ex Wife novel Chapter 2173

Liam didn't purposely want to make things difficult for Mateo, but the whole conflict was directly linked to him. What's more, Leia and Renee were gone. Liam had no idea who to go to other than Mateo.

"Didn't I make myself clear? If I told Benjamin about this, I'd get nothing out of it. I have yet to reach a consensus with you. I don't have to get rid of my backup plan so eagerly."

Mateo felt helpless; he was no longer vigilant toward Liam, and instead shot Liam a disdainful gaze. "Aren't you always smart? Why are you acting like a fool now? You look lost. Just stop pestering me."

"Does it really have nothing to do with you?" Liam narrowed his eyes and observed Mateo's expression, wondering the authenticity of the latter's words.

"I just caught them. Don't you know where they are? As long as we reach an agreement, I can let them go," Mateo said, giving Liam a hint.

After having a meal with Liam that night, Mateo regretted his actions. Renee and Leia came with great supporters, so it was risky for him to use them as hostages. If he failed to handle Liam and made Stefan or Xavier his enemy, things would get troublesome. It wasn't worth it.

After drinking, Mateo wanted to let them go but ultimately decided against it. He wanted to make Liam bow down first. Besides, it would seem very embarrassing to let them go right away. Hence, he decided to keep them for two to three days before letting them go. By then, he wouldn't be that embarrassed, even though he might fail to get what he wanted.

"What? They aren't even in there!" Liam finally believed that Mateo didn't have a clue what was going on. He coldly let go of Mateo, dispirited.

"If they're not in the jail, then where are they?" Mateo grew nervous too. After dwelling on it, he looked at Liam vigilantly. "Are you trying to shift the blame to me?"