Chapter 1681

Hesper took a deep breath, immediately noticing approaching footsteps. It wasn't the sound of just one or two people but a group. Rickard, oblivious to this, had allowed these people to replace his men. What was most puzzling was that Frankie, who knew Rickard best, seemed unaware of the situation. Nothing seemed to add up. Rickard was nowhere near there to save her, Hesper realized. Knowing Hesper's capabilities, Frankie had brought along skilled fighters. Hesper tried to resist, but against a group of men, her efforts could only do so much. The last image that lingered in Hesper's mind was Frankie's gaze as he bent down to look at her. "Ma'am, it would be wise to cooperate willingly. The Boss probably won't harm you if it's unnecessary." After hearing this, Hesper blacked out completely. ... An hour later, Rickard realized that Hesper was missing. He had believed that her plan to meet the old man would go smoothly. However, Hesper's decision to enter alone made the men waitin