Chapter 1108 Once I Am Back
“Okay, no problem,” was Zophie’s fast response. Natalie took out the jade key she had hidden earlier and handed it to Zophie. The second Zophie took the key, her focus was attracted to it.
Even though she had known early on that the jade key was an exceptionally brilliant item, she still could not help but be awed by it upon seeing it with her own two eyes.
The jade was particularly smooth in her hands, and she had never touched anything as wonderful as it. The phoenix on the top of the key almost seemed alive as if it was about to spread its wings and soar into the sky.
Zophie lamented inwardly, So this is the item that Gale has been looking for the entire time when he was still alive. This is the treasure that King has been ordering the organization to search for all these years.
Meanwhile, after Natalie passed the key to Zophie, she started studying Zophie’s expression. When she saw the look of greed and awe on her face, she knew that Zophie did not doubt the authenticity of the key.
But of course, the jade piece used for this replica was the best jade Yandel has ever found all these years. The one who crafted this replica is the most famous craftsman in Loang in decades. The head of Blaze may not have seen the jade key with his own eyes, let alone his subordinate Zophie.
It was within Natalie’s expectations for Zophie to fall for the trick.
She let Zophie admire the key for a while.
After a moment of watching Zophie caress the key in bliss, she said, “I’ve given you the jade key, so it’s time for you to fulfill your end of the deal.”
Zophie kept the precious jade key carefully.
“Okay.”
She took the lead toward Yumi as Natalie continued to press the gun against her body.
“You’re one lucky girl,” Zophie hissed before crouching down to undo the ropes on Yumi. Shortly after, the ropes were all undone.
However, Zophie did not tear the duct tape off Yumi’s mouth.
“It’ll be tough for you to carry the girl while you’re holding the gun,” she started. “How about this? I’ll carry her while you stay behind me until I hand her to the substitute.”
Yumi shook her head vigorously at that. “Mm!”
Natalie could guess what Yumi was trying to tell her. However, as long as Yumi was there, she could not let go of the gun.
“Stop moving, Yumi!” Natalie cried out. “You’ll be safe soon, so listen to me. You have to listen to me this time!”
Yumi’s eyes watered, but she continued to shake her head.
She was thrilled to have Natalie rescue her, but she was also terrified that Zophie would hurt Natalie.
“Listen to me!”
It was then Yumi looked at Natalie’s reddened eyes and relented with a tearful nod.
When Natalie saw Yumi going quiet in Zophie’s arms, her expression softened.
Just like that, Zophie carried the quiet Yumi to their original spot.
Sarah took off the hyper-realistic mask she was wearing to reveal her original appearance. She had bled a significant amount, so her face was visibly pale.
“Mrs. Bowers!”
Sarah leaped to her feet in excitement upon seeing Natalie.
Natalie gave Sarah a look and instructed, “Take care of Yumi.”
Sarah asked anxiously, “Mrs. Bowers, what—”
“Do you really want me to repeat myself?” Natalie snapped. “Take care of the girl. If you don’t do your job well, I’ll hold you accountable for this once I’m back.”
The last words that Natalie said made Sarah realize what Natalie was actually trying to tell her. Promptly, a look of determination flashed across her eyes, and she replied, “I understand, Mrs. Bowers.”
