Chapter 196

"Tsk! Why are you such a coward? She's just an ordinary woman and can't do anything. You're worrying too much." Louis clicked his tongue a few times and cast a sidelong glance at Wilhem. As they stood guard in the abandoned garage, they engaged in idle chatter while waiting for Abby, all the while Pearl remained silent. However, Abby still hasn't shown up, and this worried them. "Is she okay? What's taking her so long?" "Nonsense! Just behave yourself." They started to curse under their breath, worried that they'd have kidnapped Pearl in vain if Abby had suddenly changed her mind, and they'd end up empty-handed. Suddenly, a rhythmic knock echoed on the door, three long knocks followed by two short ones—clearly their predetermined code. Beaming, they eagerly opened the door. Abby, disguised with glasses and a mask, quickly entered the room. After a quick scan of her surroundings, she snickered when she found Pearl lying awkwardly on the floor. "Oh, Pearl. I didn't expect you