She Lost Memory Before the Divorce-Chapter 216 - 0 Life Hanging by a Thread

Chapter 216: Chapter 0216: Life Hanging by a Thread!

Chapter 216: Chapter 0216: Life Hanging by a Thread!

“Do you have time to participate in a visit tomorrow?”

Mu Lan bit her lip, hesitant for a moment.

“Just one event?”

“Yes, just one. The guest list also includes Vincent because he recently launched a collection inspired by Eastern aesthetics, so…”

Sara looked at her expectantly, hoping she would agree for Vincent’s sake.

“Okay, I agree.”

“Oh, thank you, my dear. This visit is going to be really fun.”

Although the October issue didn’t feature the latest top luxury items from the IT conglomerates, her Eastern collection would definitely stand out.

Leaving the shooting site and heading back to the hotel, Mu Lan held her phone, thought for a while, and decided to call Huo Tingxiao.

Huo Tingxiao was discussing future collaborations with Louie. The ring of his personal phone almost instinctively prompted him to answer, as if he had been eagerly anticipating it.

“Hello?”

“I’ve finished the shoot here. Sara arranged a car for me, so I’m heading back to the hotel. I’m calling just to let you know.”

The last sentence was added by Mu Lan on purpose. Given the current awkwardness in their relationship, she didn’t want Huo Tingxiao to overthink it.

The joy in Huo Tingxiao’s eyes gradually faded. She was finding new ways to distance herself from him, which he disliked intensely, but despite his dislike, there was nothing he could do but bear it.

“I’m almost done here too. What would you like to eat later? There’s a restaurant in Paris with excellent beef tartare.”

Mu Lan initially wanted to refuse, but considering the considerable help Huo Tingxiao had provided this time, it only seemed right to treat him to a meal as a sign of gratitude.

“Anything is fine.”

“Alright, I’ll come pick you up at the hotel later.”

After hanging up, Louie saw Huo Tingxiao’s spirits lifted and couldn’t resist teasing him:

“It seems you really love your wife.”

“Is it that obvious?”

“Your eyes are full of affection. It would be hard not to notice.”

“Let’s end our discussion here for today. Mr. Louie, we’ll continue next time.”

“Of course, looking forward to our next meeting.”

Huo Tingxiao left Louie’s estate and He Yan drove toward the hotel, just as they happened to cross paths with Gaston’s car…

On the other hand, Mu Lan got into a business car as well, with two bodyguards sitting in the front seats.

The driver, a foreigner wearing a cap, drove the vehicle out of the parking lot.

Soon after, one of the bodyguards noticed something amiss with the route and asked:

“Why are we taking this road?”

“There was an accident ahead, and we can’t get through, so we have to take this route.”

Mu Lan clutched her phone, not thinking much of it until she inadvertently caught the driver’s eyes in the rearview mirror. He quickly looked away, as though feeling guilty.

Immediately alert, Mu Lan calmly asked:

“Did Sara tell you where to take us?”

“Um… she said to take you back…”

The driver stammered, and Mu Lan pretended to be sick right away.

“I’m feeling a bit sick in the stomach, could you please pull over for a moment?”

“We can’t stop around here.”

The driver quickly turned into an alley, and the two bodyguards, sensing something was wrong, pulled out a Butterfly Knife and held it against the driver’s neck, threatening:

“Stop the car by the roadside.”

Startled, the driver stopped the car at the entrance of a small alley.

Seizing the opportunity when the others were not paying attention, she opened the car door and left.

Suddenly, a group of people came from nowhere and pulled open the rear car door, and Mu Lan quickly pressed her phone to dial Huo Tingxiao’s number.

As soon as the phone connected, she shouted:

“Huo Tingxiao, save me!”

The man on the other end of the line, upon hearing these words, was completely terrified.

“Mu Lan, Mu Lan, where are you?”

“I… Ah!”

Then the call was abruptly cut off. When he tried to call back, there was no answer.

“Mr. Huo…”

“Go find Long Xiao. Something’s happened to Mu Lan. Turn Paris upside down if you have to, but find her!”

He Yan considered changing the plan, but Huo Tingxiao couldn’t afford to delay and immediately called Long Xiao for backup.

Mu Lan was completely shrouded in a sack, her hands bound behind her, her feet securely tied, and her mouth gagged with a towel. She was stuffed in the trunk of an SUV, her mind somewhat groggy.

“What’s to be done with this woman? They said they want her dead, but killing her like this seems a waste, she’s so good-looking.”

“First, let’s get her to the place, and don’t screw this up. We’re here for the money.”

“Those two bodyguards she had were damn tough, shit, I got hurt and deserve a bonus.”

“Right, we should ask for more money from our employer.”

Listening carefully, she could tell that there were four men in the vehicle. So, someone had bribed them to kidnap her? Not for ransom but for murder!

Mu Lan had an idea of who the employer might be, but she wasn’t sure yet.

No, she had to come up with a plan, a way to save herself.

She struggled to bend her body and used her knees to pull the towel from her mouth.

Calmly, she began to bargain with the men.

“Hey, guys, if you want money, I can give it to you. Whatever they’re paying you, I can pay double.

Just let me go, and I’ll surely pay you double the amount.”

The sudden speech from Mu Lan startled the men in the car into a look of panic.

“Fuck, this is all your fault. How did you tie her up? How’s she suddenly talking?”

“How the fuck would I know? It’s because the drug you used wasn’t strong enough, and now you’re blaming me?”

“Enough bickering, did you not hear what she just said? She wants to pay us double the ransom.”

“She’s just spouting nonsense. You actually believe her?”

Another round of arguing ensued. Mu Lan’s ankles hurt terribly, but she couldn’t focus on that now—she was fighting for her life.

“I swear, I’m telling the truth. If you give me a chance, I’ll pay you twice the ransom we agreed on.

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I know who hired you, and I’m wealthier than she is! You’re only in it for the money. This is a profitable deal; you should know what to choose.”

What Mu Lan said was tempting, and the men started to quarrel once again.

With a screech, the car suddenly stopped.

“Shut up, all of you—listen to me!”

The car became quiet instantly. A rough voice then continued:

“The employer is offering one million Euros. Can you give me two million?”

Mu Lan’s heart raced, not daring to relax in the slightest.

“Of course, I mean what I say. If it’s just about the money, why should you be burdened with a human life? Moreover, I’m not from around here. I just want to leave safely, I would never deceive you.”

“Boss, what she’s saying makes some sense. Maybe… we should listen to her?”

“There’s no fucking sense in that, what if she’s tricking us? Then we end up with nothing.”

“Who the fuck asked you, I’m asking the boss!”

“You pig-brained idiot, you can’t even tie someone up properly; there’s no point in asking you anything.”

Their arguing was giving Mu Lan a headache until the one called the boss stopped them.

“Silence!”