SWNOVELS Chapter 643
Chapter 643 Colin Calls For Help
Colin was kidnapped, and he wouldn't contact me unless he wanted something from me. I knew that answering his call would
probably cost me a fortune, so I instinctively tried to hang up on him. But at the same time, I also wanted to mock his current
state.
I really wanted to pick on him deep down my heart.
I'm sorry. It's not like I'm petty in nature or anything. But you totally deserve it after what you've done to me before!
I had been holding a grudge against him all this time.
I answered the phone and asked, "What now?"
"Do you have a minute, Mrs. Xenos?" Colin asked.
He even called me Mrs. Xenos respectfully during the phone call.
"Why sound so serious all of a sudden?" I asked.
"Do I? I just want to ask if you're free now. Please instruct your subordinates to transfer three hundred million dollars to me if you
have the time. You may consider it a loan from me, and I'll repay you after a while. It's rare for a person like me to borrow money
from you, Mrs. Xenos. So, please don't ignore me. It's my life we're talking about!" Colin said.
I played dumb and asked, "Why do you need so much money?"
"I owe a debt and now it's an emergency!" Colin answered, but he didn't tell the truth.
"Didn't I just transfer 90 million dollars to you recently? I'm not a philanthropist, Colin. It's not like I can give you whatever you
want. Besides, I can't decide on such a large amount of money just like that. Perhaps you should contact Shawn and ask him
about it," I suggested.
However, Colin immediately retorted. "Hmph! But you're the president of Xenos Solutions! Why can't you come up with three
hundred million dollars? You just don't want to lend it to me, isn't that right?"
But he suddenly realized his position shortly after he spoke, and he quickly softened his tone. "Pretty please, Ms. Renee."
I tried to make him talk by asking, "Then tell me. Why do you need the money?"
"I told you. I owe a debt..." Colin was determined to uphold his pride even in such a tough situation.
"I don't believe you," I interrupted.
"Alright, alright. I've been kidnapped by an enemy of mine. He deliberately asked for such a ridiculous amount to pick on me,"
Colin finally explained.
I continued with a question. "Why are you the only one he wants to pick on?"
"Because I tricked him before. It wasn't that big of a deal anyway. I only asked his family for thirty million, but now he's asking for
three hundred million. I've transferred some of the money you gave me to K and spent some of it on my own, so there isn't much
left. I'll be better off dead if I can't come up with the money soon," Colin answered.
I only smiled before asking, "So, you mean you brought this on yourself?"
"Are you making fun of me, Renee?" Colin asked.
However, I retorted. "Is this how you beg someone for help?"
"Please help me, Mrs. Xenos."
Colin changed his attitude instantly following that.
"Let me think about it," I replied.
Colin was shocked, and he asked, "What? Do you still need to think about this?"
"Colin, we are not friends, remember? You called me your enemy at LG's funeral. So, why should I help you just like that? What's
in it for me?"
Colin finally understood my intention behind the words, and he asked directly, "What do you want?"
"Three hundred million for your loyal service."
He immediately had an outburst. "Am I only worth three hundred million?"
"It's up to you. It's your choice to make. Think about it carefully. Text me when you've made up your mind."
Then, I hung up on Colin.
Christopher asked me what was going on after I ended the phone call, and I concluded after I patiently explained everything to
him. "The amount of money involved is too large."
"Sometimes, money isn't the only solution to problems."
I smiled and asked, "Do we look for the kidnapper?"
"You're smart, little girl. I can help you with this. Let's wait for his decision in the meantime. We'll act accordingly after he makes a
choice."
Suddenly, I recalled the saying, "Travel the world, and you'll meet capable people who can help you."
I had never seen any assertion of power from Christopher before.
But his confidence was what truly convinced me at that instant.
"That's a great plan. I don't want to spend money on Colin anyway."
It's a waste to spend money on someone like him!
Christopher asked following that, "Why do you want him under your control yet you don't want to spend money on him?"
"Colin tends to be reckless, and he can't be restrained. He's like a ticking time bomb. There's no telling when he'll turn against
me and Shawn. So, it'll be better if I keep him under my control. I'll expect nothing from him. I just want him to be kept in check."
Christopher only laughed after hearing I. "I can see you're really troubled by him, little girl."
"I mean, he killed 23 of my bodyguards! Although I returned the favor to the Group W and made Colin pay a price, I still can't
forget what he did. I'll have Anthony train him and give him a heck of a time when he's under my control. That'll be my way of
getting back at him."
Christopher replied, "Okay. Let's wait for his answer."
A few minutes later, Colin sent me a message with a bank account attached, and I forwarded the bank account to Anthony.
Anthony found out who was behind the scene before long.
"Can you find a way to contact them?" I asked.
"Sure, but it'll take a few more minutes."
A few minutes later, Anthony presented me with the contact information.
Then, Christopher left the coffee shop with the contact information, and he made a phone call. I saw him speaking calmly and
confidently on the phone when he was outside. A few minutes later, he returned to the coffee shop and sat down.
"They promised to release Colin," Christopher said.
I asked curiously, "How did you get them to do so?"
Christopher gently explained, "Everyone has a weakness, and I only used it as leverage."
"But that's so vague," I complained because I hoped for an obvious answer.
He smiled before continuing to explain, "Those who are powerful love music, little girl. So naturally, I know many powerful people
as one of the top musicians. They always hold me in high regard, and they are willing to help if I ask them nicely."
I asked as I looked up at Christopher, "So, the people you've been with all these years are very powerful people? Have you ever
played a piano piece for a leader?"
He replied lightly, "Of course."
I was impressed, and I continued, "I see you've walked your own path. All of these are just others' favors that you don't have to
constantly tend to like a business if you don't wish to. No wonder you always appear so carefree all these years, but things
wouldn't be this easy if you're not so smart."
Christopher thanked me for the praise and added, "Also, he lied to you. The kidnappers didn't ask for three hundred million
dollars. They only wanted one hundred million dollars."
Damn it! Colin is still at it even in a time such as this!
Does he have no shame to do it in this situation?
Is he not afraid that I might refuse?
Then, I touched my forehead before saying, "I'll make sure to have Anthony teach him a lesson."
"Okay. Looks like the problem is solved. I'm going home," Christopher replied.
"Thank you, Christopher," I said gratefully.
"Don't mention it. It's my pleasure to help," he replied.
He never truly owed me anything or was obliged to help me even though he always said that.
I bought a takeaway cup of coffee and went back to the company after he left. Shawn was having a meeting when I arrived, and I
noticed his phone was on the table. So, I picked it up and opened his WhatsApp.
Shawn's phone held no secrets at all. It was just a tool for communication for him, and it had always been accessible to me.
Many people had sent messages to Shawn, but he had never replied to them. Then, I saw Eilam's message at the bottom of the
screen.
Apparently, Shawn and Eilam had a conversation.
'Is Mother asleep?' Shawn asked.
Eilam replied, 'Yes, she is.'
'Was she happy tonight?'
'It would seem so. She even played a piano piece.'
This was a conversation they had previously.
There were only four sentences in the conversation between them.
But Shawn cared about me without my knowledge.
Just as I was about to put away his phone, Waylen sent him a text message. 'We have new information regarding the matriarch's
whereabouts, Mr. Xenos.'
New information, huh?