Chapter 209

"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