Chapter 90 " Mr. Herbert , it's time to choose again . Who should we pick this time ? " the scar - faced man lazily asked . Brian's eyes flicked to Adeline . Her face was pale , but her eyes fixed on him that were full of hope . " I choose Adeline ! " he shouted firmly.N The kidnapper smirked , unlocked one of the cages and shoved me inside instead . The iron door slammed shut with a loud clang . The dark , cramped space closed in around me , making it hard to breathe . " I curled up in the corner , my whole body shaking . " My voice cracked as I called out softly , " Brian ... " But outside , there was only Adeline's sobbing and Brian's gentle words as he comforted her . Only after a long time did he remember me . His voice turned impatient as he spoke , " Name your price . Don't hurt Lilian again . " " The scar - faced man laughed mockingly before he responded , " Wonderful ! One hundred million . That's enough to buy one life . So , Mr. Herbert ... who do you want to save ? " Brian's answer was sharp and quick . " Don't touch her . Redeem Adeline . " He practically shouted the words . Meanwhile , I leaned weakly against the cold bars as Adeline was untied . She threw herself into his arms as she cried dramatically while I was too exhausted even to curse . Brian then lifted her carefully and looked at me with a complicated expression . " Lilian , your sister is fragile . I'll take her first . Wait here . I'll transfer the money and come back for you . " . " " He didn't wait for me to reply . Without another glance , he left carrying Adeline . The scar - faced man crouched in front of my cage and kicked my leg casually . " Your fiancé is really devoted to her , huh ? " I realized that I was coughing blood , but I forced myself to sit up straighter as I looked at the man coldly . My voice was steady as lasked him , " How much would it cost to save my life ? I'll pay you double whatever Adeline gave . " The man froze for a moment , then his lips curled into a grin . As I suspected , these men were indeed people ordered by Adeline . He quickly stopped with his act , boldly saying , " Your wants you dead . But we only care about the money . " } My hands shook as I pulled out my cracked phone . I called a trusted friend and wired two hundred million on the spot . The kidnappers checked the transfer , then cut the ropes around my wrists . I walked out without looking back , hailed the first taxi I saw and headed straight to the airport . Right before boarding , my phone buzzed . One billion appeared in my account . A message from my friend followed . [ Brian was fooled . Two days later , their stocks would crash and they would lose their critical technologies . ] I stared at my phone screen . A faint smile tugged at my lips . It began .