I could finally breathe a sigh of relief even though my shoulder was throbbing, I realized that the rear wheel of my car was damaged, probably that son of a bitch Richard had shot that wheel too, but I couldn't stop now to check until I knew for sure that he wasn't following us. “Annie? Annie, dar
Jason I was looking for Laura and my daughter, like I was completely crazy. Wasn't that right? A person didn't disappear like that without leaving a trace. When I called Annie's school, they said that her mom had sent someone to pick her up early, but even if Laura had left, she would have told Ava
Jason Three hours had passed since the moment I discovered the truth behind Laura and Annie's disappearance: they had been kidnapped by the cowardly Richard, and now only God knew what they would be going through. I had assembled every police force I could muster in such a short amount of time, and
“Very well, we got him! We have to go there now,” said the detective in charge. “I'm going with you; I'm going to follow you with my helicopter,” I said. “Mr. Davies, there could be gunfire at the scene, it’s very dangerous for you,” the detective said. "Screw this. We’re talking about my wife
Suzy I was standing in front of a luxury condominium, amazed at the amount of trash involved in one place. “Is this where you live?” I asked, still static. “Yes, but our house is over there,” said Annie. We were both still in the car, and I was worried that my old car wouldn't be let through secur
“You were the one who kidnapped my daughter, weren’t you, you bitch?” She asked the man with his eyebrows pointed down in a V; his blue eyes were like two dangerous blue flames, and he didn't look like he was joking. He was squeezing my neck so hard that if he continued like that for a while longe
Laura “Hey, honey, wake up before we lose our leaves,” said a voice as I felt my shoulder being shaken. I slowly opened my eyes, only to have Richard's face very close to mine. I moved away from him, using all the strength I had, but he grabbed me tightly and pulled me into his arms. “Cheer yoursel
I staggered helplessly, almost falling to the ground, but he caught me and held me steady. "Are you well? Maybe this can help you”, he said, taking another pill from his pocket and putting it in my mouth. “No…” I denied it, turning my face away even though I was powerless, but clearly, he forced m
Max POV “You want me to talk to my husband to help Gideon; is that what I heard?” Laura was asking me that with a look of shock on her face. “That's right, you heard very well,” I replied. “I want you to talk to your husband to help my brother.” Laura Williams Davies wanted to roll her eyes rig
Max POV“Could you give me a minute, please?” I asked as I approached Albert Williams. He was talking to Mel, his wife, and now that I had approached them, they had both turned to look at me.“Is it urgent?” Mel asked me, but it wasn't like I addressed her.“It has its urgency, I admit,” I replied h
Max I had left Lindsay alone with her new boyfriend in order to give them both privacy, especially because Matt Weiss might feel a little intimidated if I was around since he knew I was Lindsay's ex-husband's brother. I was going to find some fun at that party when I felt my shoulders being grabbed
Laura “I can really see your own secretary hitting on your husband and you can’t? Good God, you never change, don’t you, Laura?” Ava was rolling her eyes as she said that to me. I was really in shock as I saw that scene unfolding in front of me and at that moment I couldn't hold back, I immediate
Lindsay “Oh my Goodness, your brother doesn't stop staring at me like that. Is it because of my dress?” I asked, running my hand over my short, skin-tight dress that I had dared to wear for today. Why not, right? Max Bathory chuckled mischievously. “Maybe Gid is missing your feminine attributes, i
Laura I was in a corner of Albert's party with a glass of sparkling wine in my hand, sitting on one of the corners sofas in the company of Ava while she was telling me some gossip, and I was wandering around a little distracted, my gaze in the direction of Jason, who was chatting with some of his f
Zoey The party was in full swing. I didn't know what impressed me more: the undeniable luxury of the decoration or the people walking around, all of them looking like they came out of a movie. The atmosphere was vibrant, but in an elegant way—a play of soft lights and restrained laughter. The dres
Lindsay Melanie sent me the invitation, but I was so hesitant to confirm my presence at that party because, of course, it was her husband's party, who was Max's best friend, my ex-husband's brother, so I knew Gideon would be there. Zoey didn't need convincing; as soon as she received the invitatio
Zoey It was a cold night, but somehow, the anticipation I felt made the environment feel welcoming. Laura, always so generous and friendly, invited me to her brother Albert's birthday party. He was in his 30s, and from what I knew, he was always surrounded by a class of people I only saw in movies