What made Joanne worry most was that Iris might suffer from mental damage.

Fifteen years ago, Rowdy had carefully planned a car accident, which killed Brian's father. And he even tried to exterminate Brian and Iris, which left an unforgettable shadow on Iris.

Fifteen years later, Rowdy suddenly kidnapped Iris.

This would definitely remind Iris of the worst nightmare in her life, which was too cruel for her.

Brian hugged Joanne and comforted her, "Don't cry. I'll bring mom back. Don't worry."

Joanne closed her eyes and buried her face in Brian's chest. She leaned against him like a frightened animal who finally found the shelter.

But then she noticed his fear and panic that he tried to hide.

Joanne suddenly realized that Brian was the very person who worried about his kidnapped mother most.

At this time, she should take good care of their children as well as other family affairs so that he could rescue his mother without worrying about anything else.

But what was she doing now?

She even needed Brian to comfort her!

Joanne held back her tears and looked up at Brian, saying. "I will look after Aiden and Romy. You can go to save mom. We will wait for you at home."

Brian kissed Joanne on her head and said, "Okay."

Wesley noticed something and walked over. "Brian, what happened to Aunt Iris?" asked he.

Brian answered in a calm voice, "Rowdy kidnapped not only Aunt Helen but also my mother."

Wesley narrowed his eyes, and his look was as cold as ice. He didn't expect that Rowdy was so bold that he even dared to target Iris.

However, whether it was Aunt Helen or Aunt Iris, they were kidnapped by Rowdy because of him.

"Brian," Wesley said, "I'm sorry."

"Youre not the person to blame. Rowdy has never had intended to let go of those whom he could threaten me with." Brian looked at the time and continued, "I'll wait for you outside. Come as quickly as possible."

Saying that Brian held Joanne's hand and left the club.

The sun had begun to set and the cold wind was whistling through the club.

Winter had arrived.

Joanne grasped Brian's hands, asking, "Are you going to find Rowdy with Wesley?"

She heard it clearly that Brian would wait for Wesley outside.

If they went to find Rowdy, they might be in danger.

"Not now. We just need to deal with something else." Brian looked at Joanne and said, "don't worry, you can contact me at any time. I will come back safely, I promise."

Joanne still felt nervous and uneasy. "Anyway, take care," said she.

"I will." Brian stroked Joanne's messy hair gently, but his look and tone were firm.

This made Joanne a little relieved. She looked inside the club and asked, "Why did you give Wesley and Yuna some time to stay alone?"

Brian said, "I think-they need it."

Wesley and Yuna really needed to talk with each other again.

The corridor was ablaze with lights. Though luxurious, it looked extremely vacuous and endless.

Just like the confrontation between Wesley and Yuna - deadlocked, as if the air was frozen.

"Aunt Iris was kidnapped, too, " Yuna said, "Wesley, it's not your own business anymore. Are you going to set her safety aside?"

In the final analysis, Yuna still wanted to find Rowdy in person.

Wesley sneered and said, "Even if you meet Rowdy, what can you do? Will he release Aunt Helen and Aunt Iris without any condition?"

"At least I can talk to him!" Yuna said word by word, "I can convince him not to hurt them!"

"You can't," Wesley said coldly, "Unless you offer him something of the equal value."

Yuna was at a loss for words. She didn't know how to refute.

"It seems that you don't know Rowdy that well," said Wesley. It was hard to identify that he was satirizing or expressing other feelings.

Yuna could only compromise. "Well, I won't contact Rowdy, but you have to let me assist. Wesley, I can help you!"

Yuna was good at martial art, which Wesley didn't deny.

But she was pregnant, so it was impossible for her to give full play to her skills to rescue Aunt Helen and Aunt Iris.

Then, her remaining value was to swap herself for Aunt Helen or Aunt Iris.

Wesley didn't need Yuna to help him in this way, and he wouldn't allow it!

Therefore, he couldn't agree to involve Yuna in this matter.

Wesley knew that after what happened to her grandmother, Xu Youyou didn't want anyone to get hurt because of her any more.

But once she took part in the rescue, she would be threatened or even lured by Rowdy.

In that case, she would certainly blame herself and compromise.

It wasn't easy for Wesley to make her stay and accept his proposal. How could he give Yuna any chance to waver?

He said, "Im saying this for the last time, Brian, and I will solve this problem. We don't need your help." His voice was as cold as the wind outside.

"What if Aunt Helen and Aunt Iris get hurt?" Yuna asked, "Can you bear it? Will Brian forgive your selfish behavior?"

With Iris being kidnapped too, Wesley was indeed in a terrible predicament.

At present, the best way was to swap Yuna and Emily for Iris and Aunt Helen - this was the only method to make sure that the two old people would be unharmed and absolutely safe.

However, once Yuna back, Rowdy would not give her a chance to leave.

That meant Wesley would lose Yuna and their children forever.

Wesley clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles seemed to break through the skin.

The more Rowdy forced him to exchange Yuna, the less likely he would do it. There must be a better solution.

Wesley didn't answer Yuna. He called one of his subordinates in and ordered, "From now on, Miss Wallace can't leave the top of the mountain without my permission. If she leaves, you go with her or you die!"

His subordinate shivered and replied solemnly, "Yes!"

Wesley didn't say anything else. He turned around and left the club without taking a look at Yuna.

Seeing Wesley coming out from afar, Brian loosened his grip on Joanne and said, "You go back first. Don't wait for me tonight. Go to sleep first."

Joanne hurriedly reminded him, "Be careful. If there is any progress, call me or send me a message."

Brian kissed Joanne on her forehead and said, "Don't be afraid. Wait for me."

At that moment, Wesley came over.

Joanne knew that Brian was about to leave.

No matter how much she worried about Brian, the most important thing now was to rescue Iris and Aunt Helen from Rowdy. She had to let Brian go.

Thinking of this, Joanne took the initiative to take a step back and gave Brian a reassuring look.

Brian stroked Joanne's face and then turned to call Wesley, "Let's go."

Someone had already driven the car over. Brian and Wesley got in the car. Soon, there came the sound of the engine.

Brian rolled down the window to take a look at Joanne - as expected, she was gazing at him, too.

Meeting Brian's eyes, Joanne moved lips. Obviously, she wanted to say something to him, but at this time, the car started.

She chased the car for a few steps but could not catch up with the high-performance off-road vehicle soon. She could do nothing but watch Brian leave.

It was not dark yet. Brian could still see Joanne's figure through the rearview mirror. However, he could only roll up the window no matter how reluctant he was to part from her.

Since Joanne was worried about him, the only thing he could do was to come back safely.

Wesley said slowly, "Brian, the best way is to swap Yuna for Aunt Iris."

"You're talking nonsense!" Brian's thin lips moved slightly, and his voice was calm and firm. "Rowdy's target is Yuna. If we sent her back, he gets exactly what he wants. But we have planned for so many years to make him wish he was dead, not to make him happy."

"..."

"Besides, I can tell that you don't want to send Yuna back," Brian continued.

Wesley didn't deny it. "Yes, but..."

He felt he was too selfish. He was sorry for not only Brian but also Iris.

"Neither of us wants," Brian interrupted Wesley, "If so, we can figure out another way."

Wesley gave Brian a grateful look.

If Brian proposed to exchange Yuna for Iris, he would really face a dilemma.

However, Brian stood in Wesley's shoes and put Wesley before himself. He did not mention swapping Yuna for his mother at all. He even said he didn't want to do this, just like Wesley.

"Don't look at me like that. I won't solve this problem with a pregnant woman, not to mention that she is pregnant with your child." Brian said half-seriously and half- jokingly, "Just remember that you owe me a favor."

Wesley smiled faintly, which, however, did not show any joy. On the contrary, there was an only coldness in his eyes.

Rowdy's provocation came at the right time.

They really needed to settle the problem of whom Yuna belonged.

On the mountaintop.

Joanne suddenly felt that the weather was colder, maybe it was because the sky was getting darker.

Yuna came out of the club, followed by two people.

Joanne knew that they took Wesleys order to keep an eye on Yuna in order to prevent her from doing anything stupid.

She forced a smile and said, "Yuna, it's too cold outside. Let's get in."

Yuna came over, looked at Joanne's eyes, and said, "Joanne, I'm sorry. If it weren't for me, Aunt Iris wouldn't have been kidnapped. Now, the fastest way to save her is to swap me for her."