Sabrinas breath caught in her throat as she slowly rose to her feet and limped towards Galilea.
With a triumphant smile, Galilea stood and delivered a forceful slap to Sabrinas face.
Her hand connected with Sabrinas cheek in a sharp, stinging slap, the force of it sending Sabrina stumbling backward on her injured right foot.
Sabrinas left cheek throbbed with a burning pain, the skin swollen and tender. The entire left side of her face, from her cheekbone to the root of her ear, felt like it was on fire.
Her back was wet with sweat, and her hair tangled and bloodied.
Dazed, Sabrina slowly pushed herself up from the floor and sat back on the sofa. In a hoarse voice, she said, Can we get down to business now?
As she glanced at Sabrina, who looked miserable and in pain, Galilea felt a surge of satisfaction. The kidnappers have been on the loose for so many years. It doesnt matter to me anymore. I buried the hatchet many years ago. Why should I ask for trouble now?
Sabrina pursed her lips, then said, Is it because youre afraid of stirring up trouble? Or that you dont want to help me? Those kidnappers have committed heinous crimes. Dont you want them to face justice? I believe you should understand why Ive come to you.
Oh, I understand everything. The chief briefed me. You want the kidnappers apprehended and are also tracing the driver who killed your father. But what of it? That was your father, not mine. I have no desire to assist you. What did you expect? A disdainful smile played on Galileas face.
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The depth of the father-daughter relationship was evident.
Galileas eyes gleamed with cruel anticipation as she thought of when Sabrina would discover that Conner wasnt her biological father.
It would be a sight to behold.
Galileas disdainful attitude fueled Sabrinas growing annoyance.
Holding back her anger, Sabrina said in a controlled voice, My father became a target because he wanted to rescue the hostage quickly and took photos of the
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kidnappers. He died because of you. If he wasnt killed in the accident, the kidnappers might already be in jail. I dont expect you to thank him, but dont you have any sympathy for him? Cant you fathom the loss of a man dedicated to justice and caring for others, his death shrouded in mystery?
With a mocking smile, Galilea responded, You know what? I still dont care.
She tilted her head to observe Sabrina and raised her eyebrows to convey her indifference.
The corner of Sabrinas mouth twitched.
She glared at Galilea, seething. Only by clenching her fists could she restrain the urge to slap her.
Sabrinas heart sank. There was no hope that Galilea would testify.
She could only hope that Murray wouldnt deceive her and that he could bring Hobson back to the country.
At that moment, Sabrinas phone buzzed.
It was a reply from Murray.