fantishu
Chapter 1293
Chapter 1293
[Look, you're as stubborn as a mule. It's like talking to a brick wall with you. Just spill the beans on
where Endless Echo Manor is, and I'll come to you myself. We need to hash this out, face to face.]
The phone went silent for what felt like an eternity before a message buzzed in, [Echo Edge Cliffs. It's
gotta be you and Leopold, both of you. No show, no dice. If one of you is missing, forget about seeing
me.]
[As if we're dying to see you. We're not idiots. You've probably rigged the place.]
[It's all about whether you've got the guts to show up.]
Skyler had never heard of Echo Edge Cliffs before. Kane and William scoured satellite maps until they
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The place was a labyrinth of cliffs and ravines, desolate, untouched by human footsteps.
"It's definitely a trap. Your brother Geoffrey wouldn't be caught dead living there," William said,
skepticism written all over his face.
"Yeah, for all we know, he's planted explosives. We can't risk it," Kane added.
"I get it," Skyler nodded, "but nothing ventured, nothing gained."
They relayed the information to Leopold.
"Leopold, should we trek to Endless Echo Manor and confront Geoffrey?"
Leopold had no patience for these kinds of games, "No way. Let him wait. Let's see who can outlast
whom."
Of course, he wasn't really planning to stay put, and he intended to send a team to scout the place in
secret.
Echo Edge Cliffs was inaccessible by foot, a climber's nightmare. A helicopter could get there, but that
would cause too much of a stir.
Leopold figured Geoffrey's funds must be running low now that his cash flow had been cut off.
Trouble cost money. Unless Geoffrey had found himself a new cash cow.
A shadow crossed Leopold's eyes as he pondered the possibility.
After dinner, Leopold made his way to Raines' room.
"Raines, any word from the kidnappers?" asked Leopold.
"Nope," Raines shook his head.
Leopold gave him a long, meaningful look, his gaze inscrutable.
"Raines, if he's reached out to you, you need to let me know so I can plan our next move. If he's after
money, don't give him a cent. He'll run out soon enough, and then he won't be able to cause trouble.
Elfreda's safe for now, and she's their last bargaining chip. They won't touch her just yet."
"Understood," Raines nodded, harboring his own plans.
Leopold was convinced the kidnapper had contacted Raines. They were holding Elfreda to manipulate
him, but he wouldn't press Raines.
Days later, Geoffrey stood on the terrace of Endless Echo Manor, sipping his tea in the brisk wind.
A woman in a crimson dress approached him.
"Boss, there've been some sneaky attempts to scale Echo Edge Cliffs in the last few days. All failed."
"If they can't come up, they won't come to see you. And what's your next move, boss?" the woman in
red inquired.
Geoffrey swirled his teacup thoughtfully. "It's time I paid my dear brother a visit."
First, he'd dispose of the fool Skyler who dared to defy him, then deal with Leopold.
Back in the city, the festival was in full swing.
After the festival activities, he headed to a quiet spot to rendezvous with the others, having just called
William.