Chapter 1623

Before Stella could process the situation, the kidnapper angrily hurled the phone into the river. "You lying bitch! How dare you trick me?!" Stella panicked. "I didn't lie to you! I wouldn't dare to deceive you when you're holding him hostage!" Vermont was still on his way. The approaching vehicle was clearly not him. 'We're in the middle of nowhere. Who would venture here in the dead of night? Could it be that the police had tracked our location?' As the vehicle drew nearer, the kidnapper grew increasingly agitated. He held onto Keegan tightly, and his hands were trembling. It was evident he was terrified that the approaching car might belong to law enforcement. Keegan had lost a lot of blood at that point. He was ghastly pale and barely able to stand on his own. Stella's heart ached for him. She feared that the kidnapper might impulsively push Keegan off the bridge. "I swear I didn't lie to you! Please release him. He's too injured to escape. Use me as your hostage. Please..."