Chapter 144: Facing a Crisis (2)

Chapter 144: Chapter 144: Facing a Crisis (2)"I recognize you, Sophie Smith, you’re the lead actress in City of Desire."

Sophie Smith’s fame definitely surpassed Eva Miller’s at the moment. If he could get her to record an embarrassing video, his profits would be much greater, worth far more than the two million Eva owed him.

"Since you’re so concerned about your friend, I’ll grant your wish." The man sneered, lowered his body, and kept advancing toward her, crouching on the ground.

"What exactly do you want to do?"

"I want you to shoot the video for her!" His large hand gripped her neck, while his other hand forcefully tore off half of her clothes.

"Let go of me, let go! This is coercion, I’ll sue you!" Sophie struggled desperately, but what could she do?

"Sue? Go to court? Let me tell you, I’m not afraid!" The man’s attitude was very tough, like those in the underworld, they were surely not afraid of these things.

Her mind was racing, trying to find any other method.

"Wait a minute!" Given the situation, she had no choice but to fight to the death.

"What else is there?"

"Aren’t you after money? I, I’m willing to repay you five times the amount."

"Five times?" The man snorted coldly, "Do you have the ability to do that?"

"I’ll call my assistant right now and have her bring the money." Sophie took out her phone from her bag, only for it to be snatched away by the menacing man.

"Are you trying to trick me?"

"I’m not."

The man glanced at her phone, hesitated for a moment, and placed the phone in front of her, "If you try to trick me, I’ll make sure you see the consequences immediately."

She originally wanted to call Asher Land directly. If Asher knew about her situation, he’d definitely come to save her, definitely!

She waited hopefully for him to answer the phone, longing to hear his voice, but there was no response from the other end. In those brief seconds, she felt herself nearing despair, as if falling into a bottomless abyss. Helplessly, she dialed Julia Brown’s number instead.

"Julia, I urgently need money right now. Can you bring ten million to me here?" After saying this, Sophie deliberately reported her address.

"Sophie, what’s wrong with you? Are you kidding? Where am I supposed to get ten million?" Julia felt it was a bit unfathomable; she never thought Sophie would make such a ridiculous request.

"I—just bring it over, and I’ll be waiting for you here!"

Her words carried a clear hint; if Julia understood, she would know Sophie was in danger.

"Sophie, I really can’t get it..."

Sophie was about to say more, but the man hung up the call and threw the phone forcefully against the wall.

"Damn! You dare trick me? Tired of living, aren’t you?"

He then slapped Sophie hard across the face, making half her face swell red instantly.

"Let go of Sophie. If you have any business, come to me. Come to me!" Eva Miller couldn’t control her emotions anymore, crying out loud, "Sophie, I’m sorry, I apologize to you. I shouldn’t have called you here. It’s just that when I’m helpless, you’re the first one I think of. I was selfish, sorry, sorry..."

"It’s okay, Eva, don’t say any more." Sophie’s nose stung; at this critical moment, she didn’t want Eva to feel guilty and suffer.

"Don’t give me that sisterly love crap, I’m not buying it! Come on guys, act now, strip her first!"

A few burly men heard the order and came forward to restrain Sophie.

She shut her eyes in despair; she would be ruined, irreparable, lose everything, unable to hold her head high ever again!

She couldn’t just let herself be slaughtered; she needed to stall for time. She believed that Asher Land would definitely come to save her, definitely would!

"I have one last request!" She shouted out with all the strength she could muster.