Chapter 97

Ryan and Skylar sat in the restaurant, strategizing their next move. Ryan was frantic with worry, and Skylar tried to remain calm to support him.

"We need to figure out where they took Iris and Mrs. Jessica," Skylar said, tapping her fingers on the table."I know. I've got my father's men looking into it, but we need to find more leads," Ryan said, frustration evident in his voice.

Skylar's phone buzzed, and she quickly checked it. "I've got a contact who might know something. He's got connections with some underground networks. I'll set up a meeting."

"Do it. We need every lead we can get," Ryan said, his mind racing Later that evening, Ryan and Skylar met Skylar's contact, a man named Marcus, in a dimly lit bar.

"I hear you're looking for someone," Marcus said, his voice low and gruff."Two people, actually. A woman and her daughter. They were abducted," Skylar explained, showing him photos of Iris and Mrs. Jessica.

Marcus studied the photos and nodded. "I might know something, but it