Chapter 44: Farewell

Steven and Xander went to an abandoned place. When they got there, the kidnappers were already there.

"I said just go alone, why are you with someone?" Brando asked Steven angrily.

"He's my friend and he doesn't carry a weapon like I do." Steven replied calmly.

"Release the hostage!" Brando called to a companion.

Steven was furious when he saw Danica. She was obviously weak and had wounds on her face. Even her lips was cracked and stained with blood.

"It's her fault why I hurt her. She fought so hard so that's what happened." Brando explained with a smirk.

"When can I get my sister?" Steven asked the man whose face was covered and only his eyes were uncovered.

"Wait for my call. I don't want the authorities to find out, understood?" Brando pushed and released the captive.

Steven quickly approached Danica and helped her stand up. The three men quickly moved away from them and they could not follow.

"Steven, Rita… they might hurt my friend!" Danica cried and hugged the young man.

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