Soon, a voice answered on the other end, and he heard the innocent tone of Helen saying, "Oh, Theodore, you remembered my number! I'm so glad. What's going on? Why did you call me? Is everything all right?”

Theodore's tone turned icy as he said, "I know it's you who has taken her. Release her immediately, and I may consider letting go of the wrong you have done.”

Feigning ignorance, Helen used her innocent voice to respond, “Theodore, what are you talking about? I don't understand. Her? Who are you referring to?"

"Helen, my patience is wearing thin!" Theodore warned, his anger simmering beneath the surface.

Yet, Helen continued in her self-absorbed demeanor, “You're truly ruthless, Theodore! Despite my love for you, you replaced my heart with a faulty one. But I suppose it doesn’t matter. As Long as it comes from you, I don't mind. After all, there's still a place for me in your heart, right?"

Theodore wanted to shatter his phone in frustration, but when he glanced at the picture of him and Ariana on the screen, he suppressed his rage.

Controlling his anger, Theodore inquired, "What do you want? Name your price."

However, the other end of the line remained eerily silent, followed only by a low, chilling laugh before abruptly ending the call.

Helen cradled the phone in her hand, fixing a sinister gaze on Ariana, who remained bound to a chair.

The ghastly scars etched across Helen's face, coupled with her chilling smile, exuded a terrifying aura.

A wicked chuckle escaped her lips as Helen remarked, "Theodore seems quite anxious. He’s got a real soft spot for you, huh?”

Having regained consciousness, Ariana assessed the situation calmly and met Helen's gaze. With a hint of sarcasm, she asked, "So, what's the grand plan?"

Innocently shrugging, Helen replied, "Oh, I'm not up to much. Just extending an invitation, that's all."

‘m here as a guest, you mean?" Ariana retorted, eyeing her restrained limbs.

"I must say, this is quite the unconventional welcome."

Helen smirked, explaining, "I had little choice in the matter. I've been trailing you for days, but Theodore's always by your side. I never had an opportunity to invite you over. Luckily, you came out on your own this time, and I worked hard to make sure you would be here. Now, leaving won't be so easy!"

Ariana lowered her gaze for a moment before raising it again, and with sudden insight, she spoke.

"So, everything you said on the phone was just a ruse to Lure me out, right? You spun those words to deceive me."

Helen was taken aback, but her surprise quickly transformed into wild laughter. She Laughed so hard, clutching her stomach while tears welled up in her eyes.

Once she composed herself, Helen wore a mocking grin and said, “Hahaha, what are you still hoping for? Whether my words were true or false, whether that surgery was an abortion, you already have the answers, don't you? You ran out after confirming it yourself!"