Chasing His Scentless Mate (Caroline) novel Chapter 177

Chapter 177: Chapter 177 Caught in the Act

Ella’s POV

God, what kind of dump was this place? My father promised me he’d found the perfect hideout, swore that working with Linda would get us what we wanted. Take Liam, he said, and we could use him to make Draven give me everything I deserved.

But Dad disappeared just hours after we grabbed the kid. Now I was stuck with this crazy woman and a screaming brat.

Daniel and Dennis, the brothers who helped us kidnap Liam, were like obedient bodyguards. Daniel looked so proper,you’d never guess he’d betray his pack. Dennis seemed more reckless, casual about everything.

When we lost contact with my father, Daniel immediately confronted Linda. "I don’t need millions. Just two hundred thousand for me and my brother. I’m risking Alpha Draven’s wrath to help you."

Dennis nodded, frowning."Alpha Draven isn’t someone you mess with. We need some payment upfront."

Linda laughed it off."We have his only child.Don’t you think you’re selling yourselves short? Once we reach Howard, we can squeeze millions out of Alpha Draven." She smiled sweetly. "I’m family, your benefactor. Without me, would you ever have gotten into a company as prestigious as Thorne Enterprises?"

Daniel hesitated, uncertainty crossing his face.

Linda pressed her advantage. "Especially you, Daniel. With my help, you became head of security at Thorne Enterprises. Two hundred thousand is nothing,barely a few years’ salary there."

Dennis saw his brother wavering and pulled at his arm. "Daniel, if you don’t want yours, I’ll take my share."

Daniel remained silent. Dennis tilted his head, equally quiet. I suspected they were communicating through their mind-link.

Linda must have realized she couldn’t overpower them because she quickly gave in. "Fine, I’ll transfer the money now. When this is over, you’ll get much more. We’re family, after all."

But soon after I made my threatening call to Alpha Draven, the brothers vanished. At least they hadn’t taken Liam with them.

Now I was stuck with this crying brat. His howls were ear-splitting.

The door to our hideout creaked open. Linda and Marcus walked in, wrapped around each other, his hands wandering all over her body.

I rolled my eyes. "Get a room."

Linda pulled away from kissing Marcus. "Ella, shut that snot-nosed kid up. You can hear him crying from outside."

"That kid never stops crying. When I first met him, he was much quieter," Marcus commented.

"Oh, just give him some Xanax. I have some in my purse if you want," I suggested.

"Are you insane?" Linda snapped. "Alpha Draven hasn’t done what we want yet. We can’t kill the brat. Better let him cry himself to exhaustion."

"Well, Linda, I don’t think motherhood suits you," I laughed, seeing her disgusted expression.

Linda shot back, "Your father was supposed to find us somewhere better. This place is a complete dump."

"That’s what I thought, but he said we wouldn’t attract attention here. I’m dying of boredom though..."

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