A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 242 Calliope was at a loss .

What are you talking about ? Im not blind , okay ? And sure , I listen to my mommy , but that doesnt mean I just make things up ! It is what it is ! Baber huffed , That woman was trying to hurt me ! Daddy , you have to punish her ! Upton nodded , turning toward the door .

He glanced at Valerian .

Do you think my son is an idiot ? He doesnt even know who hes looking at ? Hes just a kid , Horatio interjected , frowning .

Its not surprising if he made a mistake .

Is that so ? Uptons gaze drifted to Lisette .

What about you ? Are you really saying you didnt take my son ? I didnt ! Lisette stammered , feeling a cold dread settle in her stomach under Uptons piercing stare .

You didnt ? Upton chuckled darkly .

Because your people already admitted it .

You still want to lie ? Fine .

Lets go confront them .

Fagan led the way as the group moved to another empty hospital room .

Inside , two men were tied up , guards keeping a close watch on them .

As soon as they saw Fagan and the others enter , their faces turned pale .

We didnt mean to ! That woman made us do it ! It was Lisette ! She paid us to take the kid ! We had no idea who he was ! We were just following orders ! Please , let us go ! Mr.

Myers , were sorry ! The two men spilled everything offering bank transfers , call logs , whatever proof they had .

It was all Lisettes doing .

Lisettes breath caught in her throat .

She hadnt expected them to break so easily .

Panic surged through her as she realized she was exposed .

Mr.

Thorne , Im sorry … Yes , I took Baber , but I wasnt going to hurt him ! I just wanted to scare Calliope ! Thats all ! And Babers fine , isnt he ? I apologize ! So , you admit it ? Uptons lips curled into a smirk .

He took a step forward , then , without warning , kicked her .

Lisettes body crumpled to the floor .

She clutched her stomach , pain radiating through her ribs .

Mr.

Thorne … Im sorry , I really am ! But I never meant to hurt Baber ! I just wanted to scare Calliope ! If you want to blame someone , blame her ! If it werent for Calliope , I wouldnt have done this ! Lisette lifted her face , feeling a pang of agony .

Its her fault ! She didnt watch Baber properly ! Even if I hadnt taken him , someone else could have ! Oh ? So I should be grateful to you ? For proving Callie isnt capable of protecting Baber ? Lisettes eyes lit up with hope .

Yes ! I was helping you ! Upton crouched down in front of her , his expression cold and unforgiving .

Callie is like a sister to me .

You really think Id blame her ? You underestimate how much she means to me .

His lips curled into a cruel smile .

And if I did want to test her , it sure as hell wouldnt be you doing it .

You dared to touch my son and tried to hurt Callie .

You went after the two people I care about most .

1/2 05:18 Chapter 242 His hand shot out , wrapping around Lisettes throat .

Then his fingers tightened ever so slightly , his face a picture of devilish allure .

You want to die ? Lisette choked , unable to speak , her gaze , imbued with despair , met Uptons .

She was staring into the eyes of a monster .

Sheer dread filled her heart ; she was going to die .

Let her go !