Chapter 366

Just then, Macro’s voice came through the line, brash and unfiltered. “Hey, Mr. Casalini, this Theodore guy is such a crybaby. Do you think he can handle my little experiment?”

Richard’s eyes turned cold, narrowing with a hint of danger. Theodore, who had been begging Richard for help just moments ago, exploded in anger. “Who are you calling a crybaby, you insensitive jerk?”

Macro was confused, but he still replied, “I’m talking about you, man.”

Without warning, Macro pressed the scalpel against Theodore’s neck and glanced at Richard on the phone. “Mr. Casalini, shall we start with his carotid artery?”

Stephanie’s heart skipped a beat. The carotid artery—that was a death threat if she ever heard one.

Richard’s voice was chillingly calm. “Do you really think Theodore matters to me?”

Theodore cried, “No, Richard—”

“Forget it. Kill him if you want. He means nothing to me. But what about Stephanie? She’s so delicate. Have you thought about that, Sebastian?”

“I’m not as gentle as you. If she gets hurt or looks a little worse for wear, don’t blame me,” Richard said, his tone dripping with malice.

Macro’s response was swift. “Fine. I’ll just kill him now.”

The scalpel sliced into Theodore’s neck, and he let out a scream of agony, trying to grab the scalpel from Macro. In an instant, they were locked in a brutal fight.

Meanwhile, Stephanie grabbed Richard’s wrist and bit down hard, her teeth sinking into his flesh.

Richard hissed in pain. “Ugh! Stephanie, bite me again?”

The situation on both ends of the call spiraled into chaos. Macro roared, “Theodore, you piece of trash. I’m going to make you pay!”

Richard shouted, “Stephanie, you crazy woman! Let go of me.”

Earlier, she had hit him with a steel showerhead, and now she was biting him. Richard’s head was ringing, and he couldn’t believe she was still going at him.

Stephanie had no intention of letting go. She had finally gotten the upper hand, and she wasn’t about to let it go.

There was a loud bang from the other end of the line, followed by a brief, eerie silence.

Theodore stared at Sebastian, his eyes wide with fear, blood trickling down his leg. For a moment, he forgot the pain, but then he let out a scream that could curdle blood.

Sebastian looked at Richard on the screen. “Not important?”

Richard replied immediately. “Leave him alone.”

Sebastian just said, “Release Stephanie, and you’ll get what you want.”

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Richard’s anger flared. “Give me what I want first.”

At that moment, Richard realized that holding Stephanie was his only leverage against Sebastian. If he gave her back, he’d lose his bargaining chip.

“Richard,” Sebastian’s voice cut through the tension, “Just hurry up.” Richard growled.

He hung up abruptly, then grabbed Stephanie’s chin, his grip tight and menacing. “Try biting me again, and I’ll knock your teeth out.”

Richard was seething. He’d never imagined Stephanie would have the audacity to bite him. She was unpredictable and reckless, and it was driving him crazy.

“Go ahead,” Stephanie taunted, opening her mouth wide, her teeth still stained with his blood.

Richard’s anger surged, but he knew better than to act impulsively. “If I hurt you now, Sebastian will be after me in an instant. I’ll deal with you later. After I get what I want,” he muttered, shoving her away roughly.

Stephanie just rolled her eyes again.

Richard’s frustration boiled over. She knew he wouldn’t really hurt her, and that realization only made him angrier.

He glared at her, his temper barely in check. “Just tell me the truth. Did Sebastian get that thing or not?” he demanded. He didn’t trust Sebastian’s words over the phone.

Stephanie raised an eyebrow. “Will you believe what I say?”

Richard’s eyes narrowed. Of course, he would doubt her answer. After all, everyone knew she was on Sebastian’s side.

Sebastian sat there, an unsettling chill radiating from him.

Macro, having just dragged himself through the water, was exhausted. As he heaved himself out, he saw Sebastian pinning Theodore down. With Theodore’s injured leg, he was no longer a threat. Macro was so drained that he collapsed onto the ground, too tired to move.

Elliot returned and was taken aback by the sight of Theodore. “Sir,” he muttered, his voice tinged with surprise.