Chapter 137

Nicklaus’s POV:

I adjusted my sitting position and leaned forward on my desk. “How far have you gone with the investigation on Elena?” I asked my private investigator.

“We are doing all we can, sir,” he responds, sipping a glass of whiskey. I was getting annoyed that I had not gotten any positive results from him about Elena.

“How good is your best?” I asked.

“I have sent my men all over the states in America. They will bring back good results when they find something about her,” he spoke.

“Don’t just find something about her; find her!” 

"Yes, sir,”

“Should we send more men to hasten up the investigation?” I asked, then I shook my head, “No, I don't want to be so desperate. That wouldn't make any sense,” I said, running my hands through my hair as I ruffled it. 

I haven't been myself lately. I had been so fucked and messy.

I turned to the other man seated beside the investigator. “It's been a few days since I decided to visit Oregon to begin the new work project and start building my hotel there, but I have been so invested in finding Elena. I think it is better to let the police do their job while I focus on my business.” I spoke

I picked up my phone and scrolled through my I*******m feed; her page was empty. I couldn't find anything. She had not posted any pictures or videos recently. It would have been easy to track her whereabouts. I need to make sure that she is safe.

“Why doesn't she have any social media? We live in a global world. She should have or had something happen to her.” I wondered.

How is she surviving right now? Is she now married to Alex? What is going on in her life? I asked myself repeatedly, and I wished I could find the answers.

Immediately, an idea struck me. How about I trace Alex and ask him about Elena’s whereabouts? That wouldn't be a good idea. I will find her; it's only a matter of time. Let me just be positive that she is alive and healthy.

I was angry about what happened back then, but now I am beginning to regret why I let her go. I wouldn't have let her go like that. Why did Elena forget about me so quickly? I deserve whatever treatment I am getting right now. I had not been good to her.

I know that I messed up, but what we had was beautiful. I missed those times. Elena gave me a reason to love again.

Although my investigator said that a lot could happen in five years, I think he has a point. If I had grown to this level five years ago, I wouldn't have let Elena go. I would have defended her with all that I had, even if it meant me going against my father. Besides, it wouldn't be my first time going against him. I had always been rebellious. I was just filled with greed.

Immediately, the secretary walked in and said, “Sir, your flight to Oregon has been booked. You will be leaving this weekend,” she spoke gently with a smile on her face.

“Thank you; make sure everything is ready. The hotel and the meetings,” I said, and she nodded her head before walking out of the office. My investigator and his partner stood up.

“We have to be on our way. Mr Nicklaus. We will inform you as soon as we get any information on Miss Elena,” they said.

“Thank you so much,” I said and stood up, extending my hands for a handshake before they walked out of my office. They closed the door, leaving me alone in the office.

I let out a frustrated sigh, and I rested my head on the chair. It's a good thing that I will be leaving for Oregon this weekend. I cannot wait to be away from Sarah. It would be a great relief, and I will use that time to clear my head.

I will miss my child, but I will be speaking to her on the phone from time to time. I just need to get some work done and, of course, space to clear my head from everything that has been happening. This will help me a lot.

I hope that I find Elena soon, because if Sarah succeeds in getting her, I will make sure that she regrets it for the rest of her life.