Chapter 6 A murder case linked to the Hewitt Group's heir quickly blew up on social media . The post revealed only that the victim had joined the Hewitt Group and then died under mysterious circumstances . At the end , it teased a real - name live broadcast at 8 p.m. to speak for the victim . Likes had already passed a million . A scandal involving a powerful family - and a death - was the hottest topic in town . At Hewitt Group's headquarters ; a crystal ornament shattered with a bang . Theodore paced angrily in his office . " Find Valerie immediately ! Take down all posts about the Hewitt Group online ! " Olivia , on the sofa , looked flustered . " Theo , it really wasn't me . After you left , I sent her to the hospital . I didn't expect she'd jump from the car ... " He pulled the distressed Olivia into his arms . " It's fine . I'll handle it . Don't worry . Valerie is nothing . There's no way she can stir up trouble ! " " Will I get dragged into this ? I'm scared ... " 09:40 Chapter 6 He kissed her forehead firmly . " No , you won't . " 11 bytes Valerie hadn't expected the post to get so much attention . She was glad but worried . Would Theodore see it ? Would he stop her ? She hid with Andrew in a small motel . Once the live stream was over tonight , she'd have nothing to fear . At exactly 8 p.m. , she started the live stream , her evidence and a recording ready on the computer . Once the recording aired , the world would stand with her . She'd never fear Theodore again . She took a deep breath , showed her ID , and went live . " I'm Valerie Nelson , going public with the truth about Hewitt Group ... " Her phone rang - Theodore , calling one after another . She declined each call . Then came a message . " If you don't want anything to happen to Andrew , end the stream now ! " There was a link - another live stream . A bad feeling crept in . She nervously clicked . On screen , little Andrew was tied to a chair , tears streaming , crying for his mommy . Before the stream , Andrew asked for ice cream . She gave him money while working on her speech , not paying attention in the motel lobby . Suddenly , a senior police inspector joined her stream . A major news outlet started rebroadcasting . Viewers jumped to 100,000 . 09:40 Chapter 6 Theodore's call came again . This time she answered . " Valerie , do you think you're the truth ? Have you thought about Andrew ? " Her voice trembled . " What do you want ? " His cold laugh sent chills . " Andrew's life is in your hands . Three minutes to end the stream . Or don't blame me . " Countdown , three minutes ! " " Are you crazy ? Andrew is your son ! " she screamed , memories flashing of Theodore holding Andrew tenderly " Two minutes left ! " Valerie closed her eyes ; tears fell on her face . Dorothy's two decades of hard work haunted her heart . " Please ... don't push me anymore . Theodore ... you're so cruel ! " " One minute left ! " His voice was ice - cold . was A scream tore through her soul . She opened her eyes - Andrew hanging high above a wooden plank . Below was a huge crocodile pit . Hungry crocodiles bared their teeth , green eyes locked on the slowly lowering boy . " Mommy ! Save me ! " Valerie felt her soul being torn apart . The pain was unbearable . She gave in . " Theodore , please ... let Andrew go ... " She ended the live stream watched by millions . 09:40 D Chapter 6 Theodore waved , and Andrew was lowered safely . Half an hour later , Andrew was brought to her . Theodore's dark voice whispered in her ear . " Valerie , don't get any ideas . Olivia didn't kill your mother . And this is Los Angeles - you won't escape my grip . " He glanced at the speech on the table , sneered , and then tore it to pieces . " You're overestimating yourself ! " Valerie had no strength left to fight . She held Andrew close . She'd seen it clearly - Theodore's heart belonged to Olivia . She and Andrew didn't even weigh a fraction in it . She bowed her head . But Olivia didn't seem ready to let her go . Chapter 7