A Spoonful of Sugar: Don't Beg for Love

Hesper's heart sank hearing what 013 said, but she still let out a chuckle.

"I admire your confidence, but this isn't the first time you've tried to kill me."

013 was not provoked by her. He offered Hesper a smile and said, "Don't worry, no one will save you this time. I've even arranged for someone else to witness your death. She probably wants you dead more than I do."

'Someone else?'

Hesper frowned and understanding soon dawned upon her.

"Juniper."

Hesper's heart sank to the pit of her stomach as soon as the name spilled out of her lips.

She did not have the confidence to escape from 013 alone, and now with Juniper in the mix, her escape was even less likely.

"When the time comes, all I need to do is kill you first, then I'll kill Juniper. After that, I'll make it look like she killed you before committing suicide. Then I can retire in peace," 013 said, his voice thick with delight As he was humming, he muttered, "Seth cannot kill someone... He's in college and has a bright future."

Hesper furrowed her brow, not wanting to say anything else to 013. She wanted to open the car door, but the car was still speeding and the door was completely locked.

She was still a step behind them. Never in her wildest dream did she imagine that she would fall into 013's hands after outsmarting Nathaniel.

It was not a long journey, so they soon arrived in front of a chemical plant.

Hesper could not fight back at all. 013 knew her body's condition, so he just happily tied a rope around her wrist and pushed her out of the car.

There were all sorts of abandoned machinery around them. Hesper could tell that this factory must be hiding some explosive materials, which made 013's plan feasible.

All he needed was a firespark, and he could blow the entire chemical plant sky-high. If they could find Hesper's and Juniper's corpses and link it to their grudges, then a theory of revenge and murder would be born.

"Finally. It took you long enough."

Juniper emerged from the darkness, and Hesper could tell from her gaze that Juniper must have endured some torment during this time. Juniper did not blame her misfortune on the people from Daybreak. Instead, she blamed it on her.

"It's been a long time, Hesper. I heard that you've been doing well lately."

Hesper harrumphed. "If being detained is considered doing well, then we're both doing well."

Juniper emerged completely from the darkness. Her once beautiful face was now covered in countless scars, making her look grotesque, especially with her twisted expression.

Although Hesper had thought that Juniper might not have had an easy time during this period, she was still taken aback when she saw her.

"What happened to me is because of you, Hesper. Don't try to sweet-talk me today. I won't let you go," Juniper said as she ran her fingers trembling over her scarred face. Tears welled in her eyes. "What did I do wrong? I just wanted a better life. I just liked Rickard and Carter..."

"Stop lying to yourself. The only two things in this world that you've ever loved are yourself and money," Hesper interrupted, cutting her short.