Blimey, My Kid's the Heir to the Billionaire Boss!
Chapter 1272 As You Wish

"I ain't marrying anyone but Sadie," Joe mumbled, eyes glued to the floor. "But she doesn't give a damn about me."

"Joe, what the hell are you doing?" Craig's face twisted in confusion.

"I thought if I was real with her, she'd come around. But love ain't something you can force. If she doesn't love me, she just doesn't." Joe finally looked up, his eyes begging. "Dad, Mom, let her go."

"You're being ridiculous," Craig snapped. "Even if we wanted to call off the engagement, we can't just let her go now. She needs to hold a press conference and say she canceled the wedding so we don't get blamed. If you don't want to break it off, we definitely can't let her go. Where would you replace her later?"

"Exactly," Amanda chimed in. "Joe, stop being stubborn. We're doing this for your own good."

"Enough!" Joe shouted, the words grating on his nerves. "Let her go now, right now."

"What are you talking about? You're being so unreasonable." Amanda stepped forward, trying to calm him. "Alright, get up..."

She froze mid-sentence. Joe had pulled out a utility knife and pressed it against his wrist.

"Oh my God, Joe, what are you doing?" Amanda's face went pale. "Put the knife down, don't scare me."

"Put the knife down," Craig's voice was shaky with fear.

"I'm so done with all of you." Joe looked up, his voice flat. "Either I leave, or she leaves. You choose."

"Joe..." Amanda started to speak, but Joe slashed his wrist, and blood started to ooze out.

"Ah!" Amanda screamed in terror.

"Fine, I'll let her go right now." Craig caved quickly. "Put the knife down first, put it down!"

"Let her go first. Once she's out, I'll put the knife down," Joe insisted. "Otherwise, I'll die right here in front of you."

"Joe, what are you doing?" Amanda stomped her foot, tears streaming down her face. "Sadie knew you'd protect her like this. That's why she came up with these schemes. You're falling right into her trap, can't you see?"

"I know," Joe laughed bitterly. "To get out of here, she didn't even care if I slept with Barbara. She really doesn't want to stay. Why not let her go?"

"Let Sadie go!" Joe pressed the knife harder, more blood flowing.

"Alright, I'll let her go right now." Craig didn't hesitate anymore and shouted, "Someone!"

"Yes, Duke Louis," Callie and two soldiers walked in.

"Go, escort Ms. James out," Craig ordered urgently.

"Yes." Callie rushed to Sadie's room, knocked a few times, and then barged in.

Inside, Sadie and her four bodyguards were already dressed and ready, just waiting for the word.

"Looks like Ms. James knew her plan would work," Callie said, eyeing Sadie. "As you wished, Duke Louis is letting you go!"

"Awesome!" Annika and Arya were thrilled. They hadn't expected to leave so easily; they thought it would take a few more days. "Thank you!" Sadie said, getting up to leave. "How's Joe?"

"Mr. Louis cut his wrist, lost a lot of blood, and the white carpet is stained red," Callie said heavily. "Ms. James, you are truly heartless!" Sadie paused, looking toward Joe's room, feeling a wave of guilt and unease.