436 Temperamental Son (1/2)

Madam Grace had gone missing, and nobody knew where she was at the moment.

It was very simple, but the meaning behind it was rather complicated.

Han Chu thought of the most suspicious suspect almost immediately. Apart from Jennifer, it was impossible for there to be another person in San Lin City who held a grudge against Madam Grace and at the same time had the power to do anything to her.

However, Xiao San had just left, and the so-called local tycoon Yao Zhiyang was not a professional intel investigator. Therefore, it would be a little troublesome to hear about the latest news.

After a moment of hesitation, everyone stared at the present intel expert. ”Tony?”

”Hmm‽”

Anthony was dazed while being stared at by everyone present. A light of realization lit up in his eyes. He rested his head on Ye Shuang's head upon realizing how important he was and began selling his cute, baby face. ”I'm so hungry and tired. I haven't been resting well lately. My mind is frozen since I've been kept inside…”

Was he naming his conditions‽

”…” Cedrick cleared his throat. ”We can talk things out as long as we find Madam Grace.”

Han Chu looked down and interrupted him, pretending that he was unbothered. ”'Talk things out' is just a process; it isn't the result. For instance, it's possible for a person to burn the bridges after he's crossed it. What if you guys won't release him after everything is over despite talking things out?”

”I can't control what the madam thinks, and I have no right to promise you this on my own.” Cedrick looked at them in all seriousness. ”But please believe me, I'm asking you for a favor sincerely. I'm also giving you my word that we won't be using you and deceiving you.”

Anthony proceeded to rest his head on Ye Shuang's head, feeling bored. ”What's the point of all this talking? You must bring the real guns if you want to bargain.”

Han Chu sighed. ”Seems like Mr. Cedrick isn't sincere enough. We won't force you. Why don't we go back to what we were doing? Anthony will stay for now, and we'll decide what to do a while later… to avoid all the trouble.”

Cedrick gulped.

Anthony was bored to death anyway. Since he had the power to decide while he knew that Han Chu was leaving Cedrick hanging on purpose, it was only natural that he pretended that he was unbothered and shrugged to play along with Han Chu's act. ”Alright then. After all, food and accommodation is provided here.”

The opponent did not give face while it was impossible for them to release the hostage. So, what should they do now?

Madam Grace was immediate boss of most of the people in the room, so it was a definite no for them to release the hostage without permission. The few bodyguards could only trouble the only person who had the right to decide, or rather, the only person who could take up the responsibility after everything was over. The person was Cedrick; they hoped that he could break the current stalemate.

Cedrick, who was expected to solve the issue, only spoke unwillingly after thinking while frowning for a long time. ”I guess we can talk things out if you guys manage to find Madam Grace.