Rebirth: A Life for a Life
"Mr. Pembroke, my daughter is perfectly fine at school. She left on her own because she said she doesn't want to be a homewrecker, and she asked you not to look for her again.
"Please don't blame Mrs. Pembroke. Nothing matters more than the two of you staying together. I don't want to lose my job!"
Marcus stormed out, slamming the door behind him. After hearing that, I couldn't help but chuckle. "Why didn't you tell him the truth? It looks like you're trying to save your own skin as well."
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That night, I sent people to Monstrutt to seize Elias.
In the video call, Elias was on his knees, his face black and blue, begging for mercy. However, he refused to come clean.