Chapter 198 The Man Was Truly Heartless

• On the final attempt, the line finally connected, yet the other end remained cloaked in a heavy, unbroken silence. No one spoke a single word. Standing in the isolating darkness, Evelyn was forced to initiate the dialogue. "...Michael," she offered softly, her delicate voice carrying an undeniable, magnetic pull through the quiet line.
• The man offered nothing but a low, mocking sneer.
• Evelyn bit her lip hard, forcing her tone to remain rigid. "Return Lucas and Clara to me immediately!"