Go After My Ex-wife
Chapter 730 The Ocean Heart For Jerry's Life

Zoella chuckled. "Belle, it's all because of your sheer luck. Shouldn't you share some of your luck with me, a woman who has been dealt a bad hand in life?" She was acting off the wall, and it was obvious that she harboured foul intentions.

"Zoella, we are all women. Why do we have to make things difficult for the child? Tell me, as long as it's within my means, I can give it to you. I only ask that you don't hurt my child." Belle begged pitifully on the phone, with tears dripping down her face.

Zoella waited until she was done pleading before slowly saying, "Alright, looking at your sincerity, I'll give you a chance. But, you shouldn't play any tricks. Know that Jerry is in my hands. In the unlikely event that you pull even the slightest trick and provoke me, I'll immediately have Lexie end his life for good."

"No, please, I beg you, I won't have any tricks up my sleeve, I promise I won't." As soon as Belle heard Zoella, her heart felt like it was being twisted by a knife and she could not help but to promise over the phone.

"Relax, I've already said that it all depends on you." Zoella smiled gratifyingly at Belle's attitude.

"Then, what exactly do you want me to do?" Belle bit her lips and fought back her anguish.

"Alright, since you're so sincere, I won't beat around the bush." Zoella seemed to have finally made up her mind and continued, "Bring me the Ocean Heart now in exchange for Jerry's life."

The Ocean Heart?

After hearing this, Belle could finally put her finger on her intentions, and her mind became much clearer. However, at that moment, whatever her demands were, she would satisfy them all the same. After all, Jerry was still a child, and he was innocent and couldn't endure any torture.

The Ocean Heart was no lucky charm, and Belle did not intend to have it. What she wanted was the safety of her child. So, she immediately promised her. "Okay, fine. I will immediately send the Ocean Heart to you, but you have to ensure my child's safety."

The smile on Zoella's face deepened and she looked very pleased with herself.

"Sure, if you're sincere, then I'll give Jerry to you in one piece," she said in an open and straightforward manner. "What's the use for me, keeping a child."

Belle couldn't wait any longer. Anxiously, she asked, "Then, where should I send the Ocean Heart in exchange for Jerry?"

On the other side, Zoella lapsed into silence for a while.

Belle held her breath and her heart almost jumped to her throat.

"Just go to the landmark I sent you. Remember, don't you dare play tricks. Only you alone are allowed to come here." Zoella finally spoke.

Belle immediately agreed and replied, "Okay, fine, don't worry. I will definitely do as you requested, as long as my child is safe."

Belle did not hesitate and immediately deferred to her request. Just as she was about to disconnect the phone, she thought of something and immediately asked warily, "Zoella, I can satisfy all your requirements, but where is my child now? Is he still alive? Why should I trust you? Let him speak on the phone first. I want to confirm his safety."

Belle finally thought of this heart-wrenching problem. Since Zoella was a cunning woman, she needed to confirm whether Jerry was still safe and sound.

"Belle, do you think you are in any position to negotiate terms with me?" Zoella raised her eyebrows and asked coldly.

"Zoella, you must know that I have to ensure that my child's alive. Only when he's alive will this ransom be meaningful. Otherwise, why would I send the Ocean Heart to you for nothing? Now that I've shown enough sincerity, you should let me listen to his voice!" Belle ordered gravely, "The Ocean Heart is a mere stone to me. I never cared about it, but my child is my life. You should believe me. As long as I can save my child, I'll give you everything. I'm a mother after all."

When Zoella heard her, she fell silent.

"Alright, hold on. I'll let you hear Jerry's voice." She finally agreed and walked to the side.

"No, don't take my child." Lexie held Jerry in her arms, shivering. When she saw Zoella coming towards her, she couldn't help screaming out in fear.

"Libby." Zoella shot him a look, and he immediately understood. He took a step forward, grabbed Lexie's hair, and pulled her back. Lexie felt the pain and loosened her grip, causing Jerry to fall from her hands and onto the bed.

"Scram, get out." Libby dragged Lexie outside as she cried out in pain.

When Jerry witnessed these rough scenes, he was so frightened that he began to cry and shout.

"Jerry, my Jerry, quick, let me talk to him." Belle heard Jerry's wails and Lexie's cries of frustration on the other end of the line. Her heart constricted and her face turned pale from the pain. Lexie had indeed been released from prison. Belle could only whimper in agony on the phone.

Aunt Ella faintly heard Jerry's cries from the other side of the line. She was so frightened that she trembled. She couldn't help but to cry out Jerry's name.

Listening to Belle's heartbreaking scream on the phone, Zoella felt extremely exhilarated.

"Jerry, do you miss your Mom?" asked Zoella tauntingly as she approached Jerry, who was crying and shouting.

Jerry looked up, with tears welling up in his eyes at Zoella's sinister face, and then he stopped crying.

"You bad woman, let me out, or my Dad will beat you to death." Jerry's eyes were filled with anger as he tried to intimidate her.

"Oh, no. How scary! But Jerry, I'm telling you, your Dad won't want your Mom anymore. He'll be with me in the future. What will you do?" Zoella asked with a chuckle.

"No way. He won't be with a bad woman like you. He'll kill you." Jerry was still a child. Hearing this, he grew jittery and immediately retorted.

Zoella burst out laughing. "Jerry, you're too young to understand men. Your Dad was with me just now."

When Jerry heard this, he even forgot about his fear. He stretched out his leg and sent a fierce kick to Zoella, but his calf was simply too short. How could his kick land on Zoella's body? In a moment of desperation, he spat at her and cried out, "You bad woman, you seduced my father. I won't let you go when I grow up."

Zoella laughed until tears brimmed in her eyes when she heard that. "Oh, Jerry, you still get to grow up?"

Jerry's eyes widened as he glared hatefully at Zoella.

She finally stopped taunting Jerry and cast away the smile on her face.

"Jerry, don't be in such a hurry, yeah. Your Mom will come to pick you up later." She took out her phone and waved it at Jerry.

"You're lying, you bad woman." Although he didn't believe Zoella, his face lit up when she talked about Belle, and though there was hope ablaze in his eyes, he didn't fully buy it.

"Hmm, why would I lie to a child? C'mere, I'll let you talk to your Mom." Zoella arched her eyebrows and put the phone to Jerry's ear.