3. Clue

Sara finally spoke up, expressing her desire to return to October Villa. This surprised and saddened Natalie and Bruno.

“I've been waiting for so long and I'm getting impatient. I feel like I'll die if I keep waiting for him. I have so many memories with him at October Villa. I want to keep those memories close to me to help me keep going."

Natalie sadly agreed, wanting to respect Sara's right to live her life as she saw fit. In return, Natalie asked Sara to promise to keep visiting them on weekends.

Bruno Dixon spoke up in his deep voice, "You know since Ricky was kidnapped, managing the group has been tough. He worked on several projects before he disappeared, but the company is losing money due to his IT investment."

Natalie then placed a file on Sara's lap, leaving her puzzled.

"What's this?" Sara asked.

"It's a gift. Ricky wanted to give it to you on your graduation day."

Sara looked at the file, feeling a sense of daze and wonder.

She wondered what kind of investment he had made in the IT cell and how it was related to her.

As Sara Owen stepped back into October Villa, her eyes reddened, and a wave of sorrow washed over her. The once familiar surroundings—the pristine white carpet, the plush couch, the grand king-sized bed, and the dazzling chandelier—now seemed blurred, but each corner held memories that pierced her heart.

The weight of her emotions became unbearable, and she sank to the ground, unable to withstand the pain any longer. Her tear-filled eyes fixated on a large photograph of her beloved husband, the very person she had been anxiously waiting for.

"How long must I hold out for you? Will you come if I pass away?" She cried.

The moon, which usually brought her comfort was hidden behind thick clouds. Its absence had cast a melancholic mood upon her.

Sara Owen wiped away her tears and shifted her attention to a document placed on the tea table in front of her.

Gift!

The document was not related to any investment. It was actually an offer letter, offering Sara Owen a job in Yohan's business as the Chief of the IT department. This was a significant decision made by Yohan, as he had immense trust in Sara's abilities and believed she was the perfect fit for the position. He had intended to give her this gift on the day of her graduation to celebrate her accomplishments.

Filled with determination, Sara made up her mind to honor Yohan's trust in her. The very next day, she joined the Dixon Group. She wasted no time and immediately held a meeting with the IT cell employees, discussing plans and strategies. She also took the initiative to send out a circular, restarting the stalled recruitment process for additional staff members.

Neel walked into Sara Owen's cabin, calling out, "Sara!"

Sara flashed him a smile and greeted him back, saying, "Hey there!"

Neel seemed a bit miffed and unbuttoned his coat as he approached her.

"Why'd you bail on Dixon Villa? Why didn't you give me a heads up?"

Sara smirked.

"Uncle's getting better, so I had to split. Can't stick around there forever, you know?"

"But I don't want you all alone. Come back with me."

Sara responded gently, "I'm not really alone. I've got Yohan's memories with me. And being at October Villa helps me stay connected to him, keeps his memory alive."

Neel Dixon couldn't argue with that. He glanced at the nameplate on the desk, then shoved his hands in his pockets.

"Welcome to Dixon Group."

Sara closed her documents and stood up, heading towards the French window. She wrapped her arms around herself with a deep sigh.

"Any news about him?"

Instead of being stoked about her new position as the head of the IT branch, she was still thinking about her husband!

"I've told you a thousand times, I'm on it. We'll find some leads soon. You've got a big role now, take care of it," Neel Dixon expressed his frustration.

"Do you even realize how important he is? His sudden disappearance means something serious went down," she said, staring at the sky with a cold expression.

"No need to worry. I never promised to find him, but you gotta trust me.”

Sara Owen looked at Neel Dixon with a blank face.

Neel Dixon groaned, "Sara. That's why I don't want you to be alone. Come back to Dixon Villa."

"October's my home. That's where I'll be living," she said, grabbing her phone and hastily leaving the cabin. Neel Dixon anxiously watched the door, swallowing hard.

No one could know how two months had flown by since Yohan Dixon went missing. Despite being engrossed in her work at Dixon Group, Sara Owen made it a point to visit Dixon Villa every weekend. However, amidst her dedication to her work, she overlooked one important thing— pregnancy.

In the study room at Dixon Villa…

Assistant Nolan placed a package on the desk. Sara Owen's tired eyes quivered.

Nolan began his report, "The team searched the Chairman's phone, which was found five miles away from the kidnapping location. Although the phone was damaged, the tracking signal was still active. It seems that it was thrown out of a moving car and landed in muddy terrain, making the search difficult. However, we have started working in the area where the phone was discovered, hoping to find a clue."

Sara Owen fixed her gaze on Nolan, "There is no evidence of force in that area. It suggests that someone known to Yohan willingly took him. Everything unfolded after Kevin Johnson left, indicating that another person was scheduled to meet Yohan at that time."

“Obtain the phone's data's recovery." Sara Owen said firmly.

"Okay"

"And... nobody is aware of it. Am I right?"

"No. All of the information about this operation will remain with you alone, as I and the team promised."

"Thanks."

"Good night, Madam."

Assistant Nolan hurriedly exited the study after picking up the package.