Sanford sneered, increasing the pressure on Jeffry's chest as he leaned in closer.

"Tell me, why did you approach Maggie?"

Jeffry, struggling to breathe, mustered the strength to respond.

“I'LL tell you! It was Yana, Maggie's cousin. She asked me to do it."

Yana!

It was she who orchestrated it all!

Sanford's fists tightened even more.

Jeffry continued, "I accumulated a massive gambling debt, and I was desperate to find a way to repay it. One day, Yana approached me and proposed a solution.

Yana's family had wealth and a fair share of fame. Knowing that Yana was Maggie's cousin, I approached her with a desperate plea for help in paying off my gambling debt.

Yana disclosed to me that Maggie had once been involved with a wealthy man, accumulating a significant sum of money. Unfortunately, she was abandoned by her affluent Lover and now found herself in a state of loneliness. Yana proposed a plan for me to pursue Maggie, asserting that she was easily fooled. If I could become her boyfriend, she would undoubtedly assist me in settling my debt. The idea was tempting, and I succumbed to it.

Subsequently, Yana orchestrated a clever scheme involving the blackmail of Maggie's brother by a group of gangsters. I willingly lent my aid, becoming entangled in the plot. It was during this time that I made contact with Maggie."

Having shared the entire tale, he awaited Sanford's response, his face showing a smirk.

Sanford remained silent, a sneer gracing his features.

Good!

Little did he expect Yana to possess such a devious nature.

He had gravely underestimated her.

“Sir, I've laid it all bare. Can I be released now?" Jeffry implored, fear evident in his voice.

Sanford withdrew his foot and brushed off his clothes.

“Boys, teach him a lesson. Just be cautious; don't take his life,” he ordered.

Letting him go?

Well, that was acceptable.

But not before teaching him a valuable lesson.