“Sir, Miss Custry got away!”Hugo’s expression darkened. “Gather reinforcements. Make sure to find her!”“Yes, sir.”Hugo ended the call with a furious look on his face.He had doted on Joanne, but only because she had never done anything out of character.After pulling that embarrassing stunt recently, he thought himself kind for not cutting off all contact with her!He couldn’t believe Joanne had ended up running away without feeling repentant.Hugo’s eyes blazed with cold fury. Then, he left the study.…Evening.Caleb was due to spend the night in the Moore manor.Tamara prepared to make dinner in the kitchen. She wanted to make some cookies for Thomas, Caleb, and Melly.She had recently learned how to bake. Cheryl had tasted her baking before and said it was good, so she decided to make some for her kids.After shaping the cookies and putting the tray into the oven, her phone rang.It was Helena’s number. Tamara found her bothersome. Why was she calling again?“Miss
A bad feeling surged in Cheryl’s heart. She quickly summoned some bodyguards and told them, “Follow Tammy. Find out what’s really going on.”“Yes, understood.”…Tamara raced to the scene of the crime, a gas station north of the city.When she got out of the car, she spotted Sebastian’s tall figure walking up to her from afar. She hurried toward him and looked at him anxiously. “Where’s Caleb? Have you found him?”Sebastian hugged her and tried to soothe her nerves. “Don’t panic, Tammy. We’re still looking for him. We have now sealed off the gas station, and surveillance footage is being retrieved. We’ll find Caleb soon.”Tamara leaned against his chest and listened to his strong heartbeat. It worked to placate her for a short while.“Sir, the surveillance footage has been retrieved.” Jerome walked over with a laptop in hand.Tamara went to look and watched the video play out on the screen.When Helena drove into the gas station, Caleb could be seen sitting inside the car. The
Joanne’s insidious laughter rang out. “Tamara Moore, all I want is for you to live the rest of your life in sorrow.”With that, she hung up the phone.“Joanne? Joanne Custry!”Tamara’s complexion had gone pale from anxiety. Her eyes burned with anger. After the call ended, she sought Jerome out, snatched his laptop from him, and started to type furiously.She keyed in Joanne’s number and started to track it.Sebastian’s handsome, charming face had turned cold. He exuded a hostile aura all over. Surprise flashed through his eyes as he noticed Tamara’s apparent ease with tracking.He didn’t know she knew how to track people and was a hacker!Four years ago, she was full of surprises. She turned out to have more tricks up her sleeve.Tamara’s eyes were fixed on the computer screen. Five minutes later, a location was discovered and displayed on the screen. She announced right away, “They’re on Keelham Hill!”Keelham Hill was a low-lying hill in Clacton. It was a tourist attraction
“How does it not concern him?” Joanne regarded Tamara insidiously. “If you hadn’t had children, Sebastian and I would have married years ago! I’ve waited for him for four years, yet all he’s ever wanted is a stupid bitch like you! What do you have that I don’t?”Joanne tightened her grip on Caleb’s neck. Caleb could not breathe properly and was starting to turn pale. It was a heart-wrenching scene.Tamara’s heart ached. She had the urge to rush over and grab her child back.However, it was clear that Joanne had gone insane. If Tamara were to rush forward, the mad woman would surely jump off the cliff with Caleb!She didn’t care if Joanne ended up dead, but she had to make sure Caleb lived.“Joanne Custry, you took my child hostage to threaten me, right? What on earth are you planning to do? What do you want?”Tamara was in despair.She had struggled to find Caleb. She couldn’t let anything happen to him.For four years, she suffered. She didn’t want to go through the agony of l
Helena was incredibly nervous. She had been trying to process everything that had happened on the way here. She couldn’t believe that Joanne would resort to kidnapping a four-year-old child!Helena felt betrayed after seeing what actually transpired. The kind and elegant persona Joanne presented turned out to be a lie!Joanne had revealed her true colors. She truly was a despicable woman!Helena honestly couldn’t believe it, but it was no time for questions. The most important thing at the moment was to secure Caleb!She had been the one to lose Caleb. If Caleb ended up dying under her watch, she would be guilty forever!Joanne glared at her. “So you’re taking that bitch’s side, huh? Helena, have you forgotten how kind I’ve always been to you?”Helena was rendered speechless. No matter how evil Joanne was, it was true that she had been nice to her.However, Helena was certain that she had been equally nice back!“Of course I remember. You’re the best person I’ve ever met! You w
Joanne’s face was filled with fear. She was on the cliff’s edge when she felt pain reverberate throughout her entire body. When the time came to face death, she started to get cold feet!She immediately let go of Caleb and pounced forward as if reaching for something.Suddenly, a few men ran over and grabbed her.Joanne’s eyes widened. “Help me…”The men regarded her with disdain, then dragged her closer to the cliff’s edge.However, after she was placed there, Joanne’s legs were shot. After the two gunshots rang out, it was clear that she would never be able to walk for the rest of her life!Joanne let out a petrified scream. She looked at Sebastian with tearful eyes. “Do you really hate me this much?”Sebastian passed the gun to a bodyguard. He did not bother sparing a single look at her. He turned away and approached the cliff where Helena was hugging Caleb tightly in her arms.“Caleb, come here.”Sebastian gazed deeply into Caleb’s eyes.The boy was pale. It was clear tha
Cheryl rolled her eyes. “If I knew the answer to that, would I have stayed up this late with you?”Jonathan was rendered speechless.Suddenly, a bodyguard walked in and whispered, “Sir, Ma’am, Caleb was kidnapped by Joanne Custry. Miss Custry and President Custry went to rescue him, and Caleb nearly fell off a cliff. Helena Custry managed to save him by catching him just in time.”Cheryl’s eyes widened. “How could this happen?”Caleb had gotten kidnapped by Joanne!Jonathan’s expression darkened. “The Custry family are literal bullies!”After the bodyguard finished reporting the incident, he left.Cheryl and Jonathan looked incredibly upset. A moment later, Cheryl said, “Judging by the look on Tamara’s face, it’s clear that Caleb must have been traumatized by what happened. Gosh, how despicable!”Jonathan said coldly, “From now on, no one from the Custry family will be allowed to step foot into this house! I don’t care who they think they are! Our family must cut off all contac
Tamara reached out to stroke Caleb’s head. After feeling her touch, Caleb stopped furrowing his brows.Tamara’s heart ached on her son’s behalf.At the thought of Joanne, hatred flashed in her eyes. She shut her eyes and thought, “There’s no rush. She’ll get what’s coming soon enough.”…The next morning.Loud crying suddenly rang out. Tamara jerked awake from it and hurriedly turned toward Caleb, who was next to her.“What’s wrong, Caleb? Mommy’s here.” She tried to calm her son down.Caleb continued to sob loudly. His face was streaked with tears as he curled into himself. “Mommy… I’m scared…”Tamara’s heart felt like it was bleeding. She pulled Caleb into her arms and said, “Don’t worry. Everything’s fine now. Mommy’s here. Don’t be scared, okay?”She comforted him while patting his back.“Mommy, you’ll stay with me, right?” Caleb asked through choked sobs.“Of course. I’ll always be here with you,” Tamara said firmly.Caleb burrowed into her arms and calmed down eventua