Chapter 68: Surprise.

The crowd in the airport began to stir, people turning and scanning their surroundings. Then a voice called out from the back of the crowd: "I see her! I see the blond girl!"

“Anyone who brings her to me get a one million dollar rewards. Don’t hurt her, just bring her to me. Thank you.”

The announcement of a million-dollar reward sent a wave of shock and greed through the crowd. People's eyes narrowed in determination, the prospect of life-changing money igniting a frenzy.

“We found her!” Someone yelled.

Celine felt herself lifted off her feet, someone's arm roughly locking around her waist and hoisting her onto a shoulder. "What the fuck?!" she screamed, struggling against her captor. "Put me down, you crazy bastard!"

The man, now recognizing the potential goldmine he was carrying, gripped her legs tighter and began to maneuver through the crowd, his prize secured.

"Sorry, Miss," the man said, "but a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do." He grinned as he walked quickly, Celine perc