Amelia's heart pounded in her chest as she looked at Alexander in horror. "Andrew will kill you if you lay just a finger on me," she said, trying to assert some sense of threat, despite her vulnerability.Alexander's laughter filled the room, sending shivers down Amelia's spine. "You think Andrew is capable of killing for you?" he taunted, as if amused by the mere suggestion.Just then, Alexander's phone began to ring. He glanced at the caller's ID, revealing that it was indeed Andrew calling. "Oh, guess who is calling," he smirked, clearly enjoying the power he had over the situation.Amelia said, "Pick up and tell him what you want! Just let us go, please."Alexander, seemingly relishing the tension, moved even closer to Amelia on the bed. He gently placed his hand on her lips, silencing her. "Shhh... Not so fast, darling. I want to see how desperate he is. I'm enjoying this," he said with a sick grin.Amelia's eyes filled with tears as she pleaded with him, "You're sick, Alexander
Andrew's face contorted with rage. He couldn't help but squeeze his fist tight. He wished he could see Alexander at that moment so he'll punch the hell out of him, but he knew he had to keep his emotions in check if he wanted any chance of getting Amelia and Violet back safely. He took a deep breath, trying to remain composed, and said, "Enough games, Alexander. Tell me what you want."Alexander chuckled on the other end, enjoying every moment of Andrew's anguish. "Ah, there you go. Now we can talk business. First, I want half of your fortune transferred to an offshore account, and you have precisely 24 hours to do it. Fail to comply, and well, I'm sure you can imagine the consequences."Andrew's heart sank at the thought of giving in to Alexander's demands, but he knew he had no other choice at the moment. "Fine," he replied through gritted teeth. "But I want proof that Amelia and Violet are safe before I transfer anything."Alexander seemed to consider the request for a moment befo
"Go on, is that all?" Andrew pressed, attempting to keep the conversation going while waiting for Detective Stone to finish tracing the call."The company, the fortune, the mansion, and my new CEO position. 24 hours, or you'll regret it," Alexander declared with a smug confidence."Done!" Andrew agreed, making a difficult decision to buy more time for Amelia and Violet.He glanced back at Detective Stone, who whispered quietly, "We're almost there, hold the call longer."The tension in the room escalated as Andrew returned to the call, desperately trying to buy more time. "Uhm... Where will I pick them up?" he asked, trying to sound calm despite the fear and anxiety bubbling inside him.Alexander's laughter pierced through the line, mocking Andrew's attempt to deceive him. "You think I'm a fool? You're trying to buy more time, aren't you?" he taunted, showing that he was aware of Andrew's plan to trace the call.Andrew was taken aback by how perceptive Alexander was, realizing that hi
Andrew couldn't stand to see Amelia suffer any longer. He yelled, "What else do you want from me, Alexander, what?!!!" His voice was desperate and furious, seeking any shred of reason in this nightmare.Alexander only laughed, finding amusement in Andrew's agony. "I want to see you suffer!!! I want to see you beg me, the same way you humiliated me at the court," he gloated, fueling the fire of Andrew's rage.Unable to control himself, Alexander held Amelia's neck and struck her across the face. She cried out in pain as she fell back onto the bed."I'll f**king kill you, Alexander!!!" Andrew screamed. He clenched his fists, his entire body trembling with rage, and his voice filled with raw fury.But Alexander remained unphased. He enjoyed taking pleasure in Andrew's torment, laughing as he walked up to the phone and hung up, leaving Andrew yelling into the void."Alexander!!!!" Andrew shouted repeatedly into the now silent phone. His anger turned to desperation, and he smashed his han
Amelia continued to stammer, her voice trembling, "I swear, I don't have it. You took it with you."Meanwhile, Andrew and Detective Stone were hard at work, tracing the call from Alexander's phone. The tension in the room was thick as all their attention was at tracing the call, knowing that every second counted in finding Amelia and Violet.Detective Stone's face lit up with relief and excitement. "We've gotten it, sir! They are in an underground warehouse downtown," he announced.Andrew's heart raced with a mix of hope and fear. "What are you waiting for, let's hurry!" he commanded.With the location finally pinpointed, Andrew and Detective Stone wasted no time. They rushed out of the study, making their way as quickly as possible to the underground warehouse where Amelia and Violet were being held captive.The room was filled with tension as Alexander, consumed by rage, cornered Amelia, demanding to know the whereabouts of his phone. He grabbed Amelia by the arm as he shook her
One of the henchmen hesitated, looking back at Amelia lying unconscious on the floor. "What about her? Are we leaving her here?!" he questioned, showing a flicker of concern."We don't have time!! Go bring the baby!!!" Alexander snapped, prioritizing their escape over everything else. Leaving Amelia behind was the only option he saw to ensure their escape.They rushed upstairs to where Violet was sleeping, and Alexander's henchman quickly grabbed her, carrying her in his arms as they hurriedly left the warehouse.Amelia remained motionless on the floor.Outside, the police sirens grew louder, signaling that the authorities were closing in. Alexander's heart pounded with fear as he led his men to a getaway vehicle, hoping to escape in time.One of his men said, "But what about the money?!"Alexander's eyes flashed with anger and frustration. "Do you want to go to jail?!" he snapped back. "Andrew would do anything for his daughter!!! Let's move!!!" he ordered.Their priorities were cle
The other police officers rushed to the corridor where Detective Stone was, following his urgent call for an ambulance. As they saw Amelia's lifeless body lying on the ground, one of them recognized her and exclaimed, "Isn't this Mr. Reynolds' wife? Is she dead?"Detective Stone walked over to Amelia's body, he knelt down beside her, gently placing his hands on her neck to check her pulse. His expression grew more grave as he felt her faint heartbeat. "Her pulse is very low, quickly call the ambulance!!!" he urgently instructed one of the officers.The officer quickly made the call, relaying the critical situation to the emergency services. "They're on their way," he responded to Detective Stone.Meanwhile, Detective Stone's phone rang, and he took it out to answer. It was Andrew on the other end. Before he could say anything, Andrew's voice came through, stammering with worry. "I... I can't find Amelia! Ch... check the warehouse for her! Have you seen her?!" Andrew desperately sa
Nanny Grace pleaded with him, her heart breaking at the sight of a man she had once loved like a son, now consumed by rage and despair. "No, no, no, don't harm the innocent baby, Alexander. She has nothing to do with this. Just turn yourself in."Alexander, struggling with his emotions, replied bitterly, "Then what do I get in return? Spend the rest of my life in jail? It's better we all die here!!"Nanny Grace's eyes filled with tears as she realized the extent of Alexander's desperation. She knew she had to reach him, to show him that there was another way out of this dark path he had chosen."Then you'll have to kill me first, Alexander, because I'm getting the baby out of the car," Nanny Grace declared resolutely. She was willing to put her life on the line to protect Violet.Alexander's hands trembled as he held the gun. He couldn't bear the thought of hurting Nanny Grace, no matter how deep his pain ran.Nanny Grace slowly approached him, step by step, keeping her gaze locked