chapter 60

Kelsey, Alex, and Tony stood in the empty mansion, frustration and determination etched on their faces. They regrouped in the living room, each of them thinking through their next steps.

“We need to figure out where they went,” Kelsey said, his voice steady despite the tension in the room. “There has to be some clue.”

Alex nodded, pacing the floor. “We should check the security footage. Maybe we can see how they left and get an idea of the direction they went.”

Tony, still fuming, added, “And we need to talk to the neighbors, anyone who might have seen them leave. We can’t let them get away.”

They quickly got to work, searching the mansion for any piece of information that might give them a lead. Kelsey found the security room and began reviewing the footage, scanning for any signs of movement.

“There,” he said, pointing at the screen. “That’s them leaving. They took the car. Looks like they were in a hurry.”

Alex peered over his shoulder. “Can you make out the license plate?”

Kelsey