“Mrs. Whitman, if you don't want your delicate skin and tender flesh to be hurt, then cooperate.”

His meaning was very clear. He wanted to tie up Madeline as well, just in case.

“Maddie, don't listen to him. You can’t trust people like him at all. You should leave as soon as you can,” Ava advised, worried that Madeline would be implicated by her.

Madeline looked at Ava and gave her a reassuring smile.

“Ava, since I'm here, I'll return with you. Don't worry, I believe that money can solve man