Chapter 1763: Eli's Plan

Mateo left Eli with Just one sentence before walking away, leaving Eli alone in the secret chamber, surrounded by loneliness, fear, and the stench of despair. The next three hours were agonizing for Eli. Every second felt like an Eternity as he clung to the hope that his phone would ring with news that the royal family had sent the ransom money, ensuring his safety. He longed for Mateo to return and tell him that everything was resolved and that he could go home. Eli no longer cared about his broken...