Wait, She’s a Billionaire (Sheena Lawson) novel Chapter 1529

"Hello?"

The man's voice was hoarse and unpleasant, but to Elliot, it evoked memories of Keaton's younger face and the days they spent training together.

Coming out of the training camp, they learned a bit about altering their voices.

"Keaton, is that you?" Elliot's tone was more of a statement than a question.

There was silence on the other end for a long moment before the man chuckled.

"Seems I underestimated you. You could guess it was me just like that. No wonder you've led the National Investigation Bureau for so many years."

Elliot had no time for small talk and got straight to the point.

"Where is Sheena? Let her go. Just tell me what you want."

The man snorted, his raspy voice laced with mockery.

"I always thought you were heartless, but I didn't expect you to actually love your wife. If I wanted your life, would you give it to me?"

Elliot was silent.

He thought carefully before responding. "If you let Sheena return safely, you will hear the news of my suicide the next day."

"Why should I trust you?"

"We've known each other for years. You know I'm a man of my word. I can write a farewell note if you don't believe me."

His calm tone made it sound like they were discussing something simple, like the weather, but his sincere offer infuriated the man on the other end.

"Elliot, have you forgotten a girl once died because of you? You were so heartless back then, yet you're now playing the devoted husband willing to die for his wife. Suicide? Do you think I'll let you off that easily?"

Elliot's face turned pale, the man's words dragging him back to a bloody memory.