Being Pursued By Ex-husband

Chapter 518

The moment Sophia got out of her car, the young men's eyes lit up.

Kylie and John swiftly positioned themselves between the two cars, forming a barrier in front of Sophia, shielding her from the prying eyes of onlookers.

The sky was still bright, so Sophia immediately recognized Jasper standing among those men.

Kylie's expression was sterner than usual as she turned to look at Sophia. “Sophia, get in the car. I'll handle this.”

“Aunt Kylie, I'm afraid they are not just after money,” Sophia told her.

She paused and fixed her gaze on Jasper. “The man we met this noon is also here.”

Hearing that, Kylie promptly understood that these men wouldn't leave even if they were given money.

While at the hotel, Sophia shared a few details about Jasper with Kylie.

Sophia didn't know Jasper that well, but when Delilah showed up at Jadeborough to cause trouble for her, she told Yvonne to look into the Sharp family's current situation. When Sophia skimmed through the investigation report, she briefly glanced at Jasper's details.

Jasper had dropped out of school when he was sixteen. He usually idled around and would occasionally venture into town with his friends to engage in questionable activities, often returning home in the early hours of the morning. While he had faced several arrests, the items he stole were not of significant value, resulting in brief detentions lasting only a few days each time.

Jasper seemed to have a keen understanding of how much he could steal without facing more severe charges, so he made sure that he limited his thefts to a few hundred each time. After spending the money, he would then repeat the cycle. Owned by NôvelDrama.Org.

Jasper and his friends, being familiar with the local police at Forest Bank Village, had developed a sense of confidence. They knew that even if they were apprehended, they would be released within a few days. This assurance made them fearless and willing to engage in various activities without much concern.

However, Sophia had never anticipated that they would confront her in broad daylight with the intention of robbing her.

They are clearly ignorant fools who rely on theft to survive. Their audacity to attempt a robbery in broad daylight is astonishing. Never mind if all they want is money. I'm afraid...

Sophia's expression turned frigid as that realization sank in. She cast a piercing gaze at Jasper, her eyes filled with icy disdain.

Jasper felt a pang of guilt in his heart as he faced Sophia's piercing glare. However, as he gripped the iron rod in his hands, his guilt waned, replaced by a lecherous expression.

Amidst the tense silence, Kylie spoke up. “We sincerely apologize for intruding on your territory today, and we are willing to offer compensation for any inconvenience caused. Please inform us of the amount you deem suitable, and if it is within our means, we will gladly provide the compensation.”

Right after she said that, the leader of the thugs let out a bark of laughter. “I love how straightforward you are. It isn't easy for us to manage this area. You need to pay us before we allow you to leave.”

He hesitated for a moment, his gaze shifting toward their luxurious cars. “You're driving Bentleys and clad in expensive clothes. You seem to be influential people. It is clear that you're merely passing by. I'm not a greedy person. Why don't you give the seven of us one hundred grand each? If you agree, we will ensure your safe passage out of this area!”

The other men's eyes lit up with excitement upon hearing his proposal. Being residents of a secluded and impoverished village, their stolen loot barely allowed them to scrape by. The promise of receiving one hundred thousand grand each for simply blocking the path was an unimaginable reward.

“Hubie!” one of them blurted out eagerly.

Jasper could barely tamp down his excitement, too. He stared at Sophia, feeling reluctant to let her go easily. In a low voice, he whispered, “Hubie, getting money is great, but look at the woman. She's gorgeous, isn't she? We have never seen someone as gorgeous as her. Hubie, you might've seen your share, but we've never made it out of this village and are inexperienced. We'd like to hold her hand and kiss her cheek.”

Sophia caught everyone's attention the moment she came out of her car. Hubie was captivated by her beauty, let alone the rest. He couldn't help but ponder over Jasper's suggestion.

The woman looks delicate with her fair and bouncy skin. F*ck it. I would die to touch her, let alone Jasper! That isn't it, for I'd also like to...

Kylie knew something was wrong when she noticed they were discussing among themselves.

Sophia is right. None of the Sharp family members are decent people. Even though Sophia is Jasper's cousin, he still betrays her and conspires with his friends to take advantage of her. He is truly a despicable creature!

“I can give you money, but you don't have to protect us. We've called the tow truck, and they are on their way here. You may leave after getting the money,” Kylie declared sternly upon realizing their evil intentions.

Hubie pulled out his phone and approached Kylie. “Madam, please transfer seven hundred grand to me.”

Kylie whipped out her phone and transferred the money to him without hesitation.

It was a large sum, so the transfer wouldn't be approved so quickly. Hubie was smart enough to ask, “Madam, you have a nice bag. Mind showing it to me?”

Kylie had disembarked from the car without her bag, so her bag was still inside the vehicle.

Glancing at John, she said, “Mr. Zinn, please help me get my bag.”

John nodded and returned to the car to retrieve her bag.

The moment John stepped away, it became difficult for Kylie to shield Sophia from the rest.

Hubie nearly cussed out loud when he saw Sophia from a close distance.

She's the most attractive woman I've ever seen!

Hubie reached out to touch Sophia's cheek, but she backed away. “I have a bag, too.”

Even though Hubie failed to touch her, he restrained himself from yelling at her due to her obliging attitude. Thumping his iron rod against the ground, Hubie touched his jaw in contemplation, his eyes fixed on Sophia's retreating figure. “Is she your daughter?” he asked Kylie. “She's even more beautiful than the celebrities we see on TV.”

Kylie didn't bother answering him as John approached with her bag.

Without a word, she handed her bag to Hubie. John had already taken out her IDs, but her purse and expensive stuff were still inside her bag.

Kylie rarely carried cash with her, but before arriving at the village, she made a stop at the ATM to withdraw three thousand in cash. She had anticipated that electronic wallets and cards might not be widely accepted in this remote location.

However, to her surprise, she soon discovered that e-wallets and cards were readily accepted forms of payment in the village. As a result, she didn't end up using any of the cash she had withdrawn.

Hubie took away all the cash he found in her bag.

Sophia soon returned with her bag, tossing it to the ground. She returned to Kylie and discreetly handed the latter a taser.

In a hushed tone, she whispered in Ustranasion, “Aunt Kylie, this is a taser. Make sure to turn it on and find a safe place to conceal it. If anyone attempts to harm you, use it to defend yourself.”

Kylie bobbed her head and met Sophia's gaze.

Hubie was focused on digging through Sophia's bag. She had around five thousand in her bag as her spare cash.

After taking all the cash for himself, Hubie tossed Kylie and Sophia's bags on the ground, not realizing that they cost a few hundred grand each.

“Since you're both being cooperative, I won't make things difficult for you. Madam, your daughter is quite attractive, and my friends haven't seen anyone as beautiful as her. Let's keep it simple. We'll leave if you agree to let your daughter give each of us a kiss.”

As the sky grew darker, the secluded path remained devoid of cars and people. The men's laughter filled the air, dripping with lecherous and repulsive undertones.

“Sure,” Sophia agreed as she turned to the men, her gaze unflinching.