Elsa sat at her desk and rhythmically tapped her fingers on the shiny oak table. The stakes were higher than ever, and she could feel the stress in her muscles. Now that Mr. Peter Tate's plan had failed, it was imperative that she move decisively."Are you still there, Elsa?" Over the phone, Mr. Peter's voice crackled with a mix of frustration and fear.Elsa calmly and measuredly said, "Yes, Peter, I'm here," concealing the tempest that was building inside of her. "I'll have to use my own plan since your part of the plan didn't work out."Mr. Tate let out a deep sigh. "Are you certain? That carries risk.Elsa squinted her eyes. "There's nothing more we can do, risky or not. We must act quickly before things spiral out of control.“Alright, Elsa. Do what you need to do. Just be careful,” Mr. Tate conceded, a note of resignation in his voice.“I always am,” she replied, ending the call. She leaned back in her chair, her mind racing through the intricacies of her plan. She couldn’t affor
Alex left with mixed feelings. He felt as though he was leaving unresolved business behind him as he boarded the plane.He made an effort to ignore thoughts of Amelia and the office in favor of concentrating on Nathan's wedding and the happiness it would bring.Meanwhile, back in the city, Cora's plan was put into action. Amelia went about her day at the office, as she had no idea that she was in danger. She ignored the gloomy clouds forming all around her.Lucy knew exactly what needed to be done because Cora had given her clear directions.Lucy subtly manipulated Amelia’s workload, piling on tasks and creating minor crises that only Amelia could resolve.Each urgent request was designed to delay her departure, ensuring that she stayed late at the office.Amelia, unaware of the scheme, worked diligently, her brow furrowed with concentration. She didn’t notice the passing hours until it was far too late.As the office emptied out, Lucy discreetly kept an eye on the clock, knowing that
Still on transit, Alex glanced at his phone and noted the time. He could already feel the day fading away because it was already noon. There was a tight, quiet feeling inside the car, despite the bustling midday activity of the city outside the window.Alex turned his gaze towards Amelia, who was sat next to him. He could see the wear and tear the events of the day had done on her from the sight in her eyes. He said, "You must be hungry," to shatter the quiet. "Maybe I should take you to my apartment? I can order in a nice meal for us to eat, and you also need a shower." His tone was gentle but firm, conveying both his concern and his determination to take care of herAmelia looked up at him, relief and tiredness mixed together in her eyes. She agreed and nodded, her eyes softening a little. "That sounds good," she said in a low voice that was almost audible above a whisper.Alex felt a weight of obligation descend over him upon witnessing her agreement. He leaned forward to talk to t
The investigator, Detective Benson was working on a serious assignment. The paper he was holding was merely one of several that they had gathered from Mr. Walmart's home office at the time of the incident.Benson could still clearly recall the incident where he had discovered Mr. Walmart's body lying lifeless and the eerie picture of Amelia, his daughter, sobbing uncontrollably at the horrific scene.Benson turned the pages of the file, each one adding a new level of intricacy to the search. He found a picture hidden amid the documents, a picture of Mr. Walmart and another man, Mr. Nick, standing next to each other in close proximity.Their expressions were serious, suggesting a familiarity that went beyond mere colleagues. It was evident they had worked closely together at Walmart's Industries.Intrigued, Benson scrutinized the photograph, looking for any clues it might offer. He noted the date and location printed on the back—taken during a corporate event held just months before.T
Though the morning was unusually calm, the air at Tate Industries seemed charged today. Noon was always a busy time.With a force that shattered the glass, Cora wrenched the door open and made her way directly to Alex's office. Her heels clicked sharply on the smooth floor as she moved quickly.She ignored the greetings from any employees she passed, concentrating only on getting where she was going. Her resolute gait conveyed a lot, and the employees glanced at one other, sensing a storm coming.Upon reaching Alex's office, Cora knocked twice on Alex's office door. Without waiting for a response, she stormed in, the door thudding against the wall.Gazing up at her, Alex's countenance darkened as he saw her, absorbed in a series of paperwork on his desk. He was incensed; Cora had gone too far too often."Cora, what the hell do you think you're doing here!?" Alex's voice was a barely controlled hoarse growl."Well, it's fortunate that you came."“I am warning you,” Alex said, his tone
Back to the present and away from his thoughts, Alex picked up his phone and called Amelia."Hi Amelia," he said when she answered. "I just wanted to check in. Are you okay?""I'm fine, Alex. I’m in my office," Amelia replied, her voice tired but warm. "What's going on?""Just some precautionary measures," Alex said, trying to keep his tone light. "I'll explain later. Just stay safe, okay?""I will," Amelia promised. "Thanks for checking in."Alex hung up and leaned back in his chair, his mind racing with thoughts of how to keep Amelia safe and uncover the truth behind her kidnapping. He knew it wouldn't be easy, but he was determined to see it through.Meanwhile, Alex continued to work tirelessly on the investigation. He was determined to find the culprits and bring them to justice.As he reviewed the latest reports from his security team, his phone buzzed with a new message. He glanced at it, and his eyes widened in surprise.The message stated that the project which was supposed to
Amelia had the day off from work. She had already told her supervisor that she was feeling ill and that she needed to go for a medical checkup due to how she was feeling.As usual, Alex arrived at the office and was welcomed by the chorus of greetings from his employees.Due to his deliberate concern for Amelia's safety, he headed straight to her office to ensure she was doing fine. To his surprise, he found her absent. His heart sank.He grabbed his phone and dialed her number right away, but she didn't answer. He kept his composure and went to his office, hiding his genuine feelings.When he got inside, he closed the door behind him and paced, calling her again, but she didn't answer.Meanwhile, Amelia had reached the hospital and was awaiting her appointment with the physician.She had put her phone on silent so she wouldn't be distracted. When it was her turn, she went inside the physician's office.Her vitals were taken, and a full examination was done on her. When she told the d
At 7:00 AM, a sharp knock on the ward door interrupted Amelia's sleep. The sound echoed through the room, startling both her and Alex.Alex rubbed his eyes fast and staggered out of bed, still sleepy. His unkempt hair and slow gait were indicators of his continued drowsiness.He gave a long yawn, attempting to shake off the remnants of his broken slumber. He walked slowly over to the door, wondering who could have knocked so early.Upon opening the door, he was welcomed by a group of medical professionals. Their arrival signified the beginning of Amelia's morning routine checkup.Amelia was supposed to have a bed rest for a few hours and then return home, but due to her condition, she needed to be admitted to the hospital so that her doctor could closely monitor how she was responding to the medication and keep an eye out for any negative side effects.Acknowledging the significance of the examination, Alex left the room to provide the medical professionals the room they required to c