Finding Out the Secret

Meanwhile, across a few kilometers in Zared's mansion, the morning sun cast harsh light on his troubled features. He stared out the window, his fingers tapping nervously on the polished desk of his study. Guilt and anger battled within him as he recalled the events that had unfolded since he asked Alexander to abduct Lily.

His thoughts were interrupted by the ringing of his phone, he immediately picked it up, eager for some useful news to reach to him.

“Sir…” came the rough voice on the other side of the line. It was his man who went to see what was happening in Alexander’s house.

“What happened?” Zared responded in a clipped tone

“I d- did not find anything else except dead bodies,” said he with some caution. "Someone saved her."

Zared's heart stopped momentarily as fear gripped him tight behind that mask.

"Why would anyone save her ? He might also be dead; look for Lily’s body.”

"Your...wife isn’t here, sir, but there are several men lying lifeless on the floor.”

“This is not good.