Blimey, My Kid's the Heir to the Billionaire Boss!
Chapter 1393 Stubbornly Persisting

"I don't think this is a mistake," Joe said firmly, "If it weren't for Micah, we'd be so happy."

Sadie was at a loss for words. She knew Joe wouldn't listen no matter what she said.

For the past three days, she'd said everything she could and explained all the reasons, until she was exhausted. But he was still stubborn.

"Sadie, believe me, I'm the only one who's always been true to you." Joe cupped her face, looking at her with deep affection. "Look at Micah, how many women are around him? First, it was the Lingston sisters, and now there's Olivia. But for me, from the beginning until now, there's only ever been you in my heart."

"Don't you have Barbara too?" Sadie shot back coldly.

"That's different. I never liked her." Joe's face twisted with emotion. He shouted, "I saw her as you. That incident was a disgrace to me. I will never make that mistake again. Believe me, I've never betrayed you in my heart. The only person I've ever loved is you..."

"Enough, Joe," Sadie cut him off, speaking seriously, "None of this matters. I've always seen you as a good friend, in the past and now. I don't want to destroy the last bit of friendship we have left!"

Joe frowned at her. "What do you mean?"

"Tell your people to release Annika and the others," Sadie said, not wanting to argue anymore. "I have a lot to do and can't keep playing this game."

The reason Sadie had played along wasn't just because he had kidnapped Annika and the others. She also felt guilty toward him and decided to fulfill his dream. But now, time was up, and she didn't want to continue the act. "Playing?" Joe's hurt resurfaced. "How can this be playing? I'm sincere."

"Enough is enough," Sadie said, her patience wearing thin. "Joe, I'll ask you one more time: will you release them or not?"

"I can release them, but you can't leave," Joe held Sadie's shoulders, pleading, "Sadie, give me one more chance. I will love you properly, believe me."

Sadie couldn't listen anymore. She pushed him away and then took out a knife, pressing it against his neck. She ordered the hitmen outside, "Release them immediately!"

Joe was stunned. He had never expected Sadie to press a knife against him.

No matter what happened, he couldn't bear to hurt her. Even when she wanted to leave, he threatened his parents with his life to let her go. But now, she was doing this to him?

The hitmen, seeing the situation, immediately aimed their guns at Sadie, shouting in Sunvale language, "Drop the knife!"

"Joe, I told you Sadie wouldn't behave," one hitman coldly stared at Sadie, "See, you slipped up, didn't you?" "Shut up!" Joe shouted angrily.

"Release them now," Sadie demanded, her anxiety mounting. Micah was injured and waiting for her at home, Paula and Percy were probably worried sick, and there were three kids depending on her. "Sadie, do you hate me that much?" Joe looked at her with pained eyes, not dodging but moving closer to the blade. "Go ahead; if I can die by your hand, I have no regrets!" "Joe..." Before she could speak, Joe took a step forward, and the knife cut a wound on his neck, blood slowly trickling out. Sadie was stunned, staring at Joe in disbelief. "Stop!" Several hitmen hurriedly aimed their guns, ready to pull the trigger.

"Put the guns down," Joe commanded, his voice strained.

The hitmen hesitated. "Joe..."

"I said, put the guns down!" He shouted with authority. "Anyone who hurts her, I'll kill them myself!"