Fear gripped Raegan's heart. She realized that Tessa was beyond reasoning.

Without another word, Tessa gagged Raegan with a cloth and took out a strange, custom-made phone. Then, she started a video call.

"Now, let's see where Mr. Dixon is."

A moment later, the video connected.

Mitchel appeared on the screen. His clothes were untouched, but his hair was slightly disheveled.

Raegan, on the other hand, could not be seen in the video.

Mitchel kicked the bag beside him and said in a cold, business-Like tone, "Tessa, I'm almost at the location you gave me. I've brought the money with me."

“Prompt as ever, Mitchel," Tessa remarked.

“I deliver the money, you deliver the person. That's the deal."

"It's been a while since I last saw you. I've missed you, Mitchel, but..." Tessa laughed maliciously and added, “You're too formidable, Mitchel. You scare me."

Mitchel gritted his teeth in frustration.

"What do you want?"

"First, stab yourself twice. Then, I'll give you the exact Location.

And remember, you go in alone."

In a defiant gesture, Mitchel drew a woman over and showed her to the screen.

“Do you think the life of your mother and this money are enough leverage, Tessa?"

The screen then revealed Kenia. Her mouth was bleeding and swollen, clearly a victim of abuse.

“Tessa, please, don't be impulsive! Mitchel has promised to let you go and give us the money without involving the police. We can take the money and flee the country. Please, don't do anything reckless!"

Kenia implored.

Tessa glanced at Kenia with eyes devoid of warmth and only with disdain.