Chapter 1058 - 1061: Speak—What Do You Want?

Melody Thorne hung up the phone. Harold Chapman had already confirmed that it was indeed Congressman Gu.

"Don’t contact him just yet!" Jared Quinn took her phone. "First, have Harold Chapman’s people spread the word that you indeed have the item. Wait for him to contact you on his own!"

"But... I’m worried."

"It’s alright, trust me!"

In less than half a day, Congressman Gu couldn’t maintain his composure and called Melody Thorne.

"I heard the item is in your possession. I went through quite an ordeal to verify this and checked on you multiple times, yet you managed to slip through!"

"It’s fine, I have the item, and I’m already aware of its purpose." Melody Thorne smirked, "Moreover, I’m going to use it well. Right now everyone suspects you’ve falsely accused the Hawthorne Family, so even if I release it publicly, no one would dare arrest me."

"Melody Thorne, aren’t you concerned about your mother’s life?" Congressman Gu’s voice was increasingly vicious.

After reviewing the surveillance footage, he discovered that all his plans had been thwarted by Melody Thorne. Now, his trusted allies abandoned him and turned against him! He must obtain that military order!

"I’ve heard Sila is a renowned talent, a famous designer, still looking good despite her age. I heard she came to Ardenia, and immediately invited her over here. How about it? Do you want to speak with her now?"

The phone call transitioned into a video format.

From the video, Melody Thorne saw Sila tied to a chair, her hands and feet bound, mouth taped shut, yet she appeared calm, sitting quietly without panic.

Sila had faced many things in her life. Even though she was kidnapped, she remained composed, knowing that she couldn’t allow Melody Thorne to lose her composure.

"Speak!" Congressman Gu viciously ripped the tape off her mouth, especially frustrated by her calm demeanor.

"Mom."

"Melody, I... I’m fine. This individual just said it’s only an invitation for a chat, nothing to worry about..."

"Mmm..." The tape was put back over Sila’s mouth.

Congressman Gu really wanted to put a bullet through her. An invitation? What nonsense!

"Alright, what do you want?"

After confirming Sila was okay, Melody Thorne calmly spoke.

"Do I even need to ask what I want? It should be crystal clear. I’ve invited you here repeatedly for the military order in your possession. How about a trade? Although inviting Mrs. Sila here, my patience is wearing thin!" Congressman Gu said malevolently.

"Congressman Gu, the situation is precarious right now. Everyone in Ardenia knows that Commander Hawthorne, before his death, would meet with anyone, except you. Even if you get the order, you’ll only be able to look at it without using it!" Melody Thorne laughed dismissively.

"Honestly, I’m completely indifferent to the order. I have the Seymour Family and the Quinn Family backing me. As businessmen, we don’t need it, whereas you seem desperate, risking charges of treason!"

"You’ve reminded me." Congressman Gu spoke, "Here’s the deal, I will resolve the Hawthorne Family issue in the coming days, transforming them from rebels to national guardians, and will make the possession of the order public. Meanwhile, you need to hold a press conference announcing that Commander Hawthorne intended to give the order to me through you!"