Jessica was overjoyed. She had finally managed to escape.


    She nced around cautiously. Everything was quietpletely still. No one knew she had slipped away from the Larson family''s estate under the cover of night. Now, she could move about freely and carry out whatever ns she had, without anyone suspecting a thing.


    A cold, bitter smile curled on her lips. She was going to turn all the trouble Wendy had caused her over the past few days into punishment for Be.


    Without another word, she immed and walked away.


    Jessic soon arrived at the kidnappers'' hideout.


    The man in ck opened the door to let her in. "About time you showed up!"


    Smack


    Without hesitation, Jessica pped him hard across the face. "How dare you talk to me with that attitude on the phone? Is that how you treat your boss?"


    The man clutched his cheek and forced a sheepish smile. "Sorry. We were just worried you wouldn''te. We''re all on the same side now. Please calm down, and let''s take care of those two hot potatoes."


    Even the kidnappers knew it was only a matter of time before this dragged on too long. They didn''t want to keep Be and Ang any longer than necessary.


    Jessica asked, "Are they still locked up in the room?"


    "Yes, we didn''t let them out at all."


    Jessica picked up a mask and slipped it over her face. Then she changed into all ck, disguising herselfpletely. "Let''s go see them."


    "Alright."


    The man in ck pushed open the door to the small, dark room, and Jessica stepped inside.


    Inside, Ang and Be were already asleep. But at the sound of the door, they woke instantly. Ang immediately wrapped her arms protectively around Be and red at Jessica.


    "Who are you? Are you the one behind our kidnapping?"


    Jessica''s voice came out distorted through a voice changer, cold andmanding as she looked down at them. "You''re right. I


    am."


    Ang''s voice trembled with anger. "What did Be and I ever do to you? Why would you kidnap us? Don''t you know that''s against thew?"


    Jessica sneered, "You''re sure talkative for someone who''s been kidnapped."


    Ang stood her ground. "Do you even know who I am? I''m Ang Hawk! If you hurt me, you''re in big trouble."


    Be and Ang had been held captive for days. Their hair was messy and unkempt, but their spirits were surprisingly intact.


    Jessica hesitated for a moment-she really didn''t want to hurt Ang.


    Then Be, in a childish voice, yelled, "You''re a bad person! You''d better let us go! My mommy wille and save us soon!"


    The mention of Wendy infuriated Jessica. "You little brat, how dare you talk to me like that!" She turned to the kidnappers."


    Bring her to me. I''ll deal with her first!"


    The men in ck immediately moved to grab Be.


    But Ang threw herself in front of Be.


    "What are you doing? Stop!" Ang snarled.


    Jessica stared at Ang in shock. Ang was standing up-her legs were healed!


    "You can walk now?" Jessica asked, disbelief flooding her voice.


    "Wendy healed me. She''s a wonder doctor, and she''s Be''s mother. So I suggest you think twice before you act," Ang warned.


    What? Wendy had actually healed Ang''s legs?


    Ang''s legs had been paralyzed for years, and famous doctors had dered it hopeless. Yet, Wendy had somehow healed them.


    Over the past three years, Jessica had worked hard to win Ang''s favor, finally convincing thetter to side with her. But now, hearing Ang defend and voice her admiration for Wendy, Jessica felt her heart sink deep into the pit of despair.