Chapter 103

Ryan, Luca, and Ivy spent the next few hours formulating a plan. They knew they couldn't go to the police Victor had connections everywhere.

They needed to handle this themselves."I'll make the exchange," Ryan said.

"But we need a backup plan in case things go wrong."

"I'll follow from a distance," Luca suggested. "If anything goes south, I'll be there to help."

"And I'll keep digging for more information on Victor," Ivy added. "We need to know what we're up against."Ryan nodded.

"Alright. Let's do this."

The following evening, Ryan stood in a deserted warehouse, the documents in a briefcase by his side.

His heart pounded in his chest as he waited. Luca was hidden nearby, ready to intervene if necessary.

A car pulled up, and a man stepped out. He was tall, with a scar running down his left cheek. "Mr. Kendrick, I presume?" the man said, his voice cold.

"Yes. Do you have Iris and her mother?" Ryan asked, trying to keep his voice steady.

The man smirked. "They're safe, for now. Do y