"Nannan, take a look. Isn't this your mother?" Xu Sanshi's voice held a hint of smugness.
Jiang Nannan's face instantly turned pale. She clenched her hands tightly, her voice trembling slightly. "Xu Sanshi, what exactly are you trying to do? Why is my mom here?"
Xu Sanshi sneered. "Nannan, your mother is under my control now. As long as you agree to my terms, I'll let her go."
At those words, anger and fear surged through Jiang Nannan's heart.
She knew Xu Sanshi was no decent person, but she had never imagined he would use such despicable means to threaten her.
"Dream on!" Jiang Nannan shouted, a glint of resolve flashing in her eyes. "I won't agree! Let my mom go!"
Xu Sanshi's expression darkened. He had not expected Jiang Nannan to refuse him so firmly.
He had thought that once he captured her mother, she would obediently do as he said.
"Nannan, don't refuse a toast only to drink the wine of punishment!" Xu Sanshi's voice carried a threatening edge. "If you refuse, don't blame me for what happens. Let me tell you, our sect has a few bachelors who are positively drooling over a woman like your mother, still so lovely and alluring!"
"Xu Sanshi, you bastard!" Jiang Nannan's voice trembled slightly, but her gaze grew even more resolute. "If you dare touch a single hair on my mom's head, I will never let you get away with it!"
Seeing Jiang Nannan's reaction, Xu Sanshi felt a flicker of delight. He thought he now held the upper hand.
He sneered and continued, "Nannan, don't force me to do anything ugly. As long as you agree to my terms, I guarantee your mother will be safe."
Jiang Nannan clenched her hands tightly. She knew Xu Sanshi's threats were not