Capturing Miss Rui had actually been a rather convoluted process. Leaving aside a few gang clashes and certain unmentionable steps, a full day had passed between the outbreak of the conflict and putting the plan into action.
That period had actually been extremely dangerous for Jonas's capture plan. After all, a single misstep would undo all his efforts. If the Earth Gang discovered anything, he would have to start over, and they would be far more vigilant then.
Fortunately, the plan had succeeded, and the Earth Gang had not shown up halfway through to cause trouble. Miss Itra did not even know who had abducted Eudora Ray.
Looking at the unconscious girl before him, Jonas could not help sighing.
The Earth Gang was a large part of the reason his plan to offer help in her hour of need could not be carried out...
He could not put pressure on her through outside forces, so offering help in her hour of need was naturally out of the question... After all, Miss Eudora Ray's current circumstances were hardly dire. With the Earth Gang's protection, she was, in some ways, living more comfortably than she had while working for the Conglomerate.
"So don't blame me, Miss Rui. I had no other choice."
Jonas spoke softly, as though talking to himself. As if she had heard him, Eudora Ray's eyelashes fluttered, and then she frowned, seemingly on the verge of waking.
The girl squirmed restlessly, apparently trying to break free of her restraints, but her efforts failed.
Only then did she force her eyes open, her gaze somewhat dazed. But when she saw Jonas sitting across from her, the confusion in her eyes instantly vanished, replaced by wariness and unease.
Upon realizing that she was tied to a chair in unfamiliar surroundings, Eudora