CHAPTER 157: Highway of Despair

Sarah

As I descended the stairs, the assistant who had come to fetch me from Chairman Benner's suite called out urgently, "Ms. Mitchell, wait!" Her voice conveyed desperation, making me pause despite my haste.

"What?" I snapped, barely holding my composure. Didn't she see the anxiety on my face and my trembling hands? My heart was racing, and stress and fear were almost too much to handle. My family had abandoned me for years; my life revolved around Philip and the twins.

"Damn it! Why can't I reach Philip?!" I muttered, already on edge, and her presence was only making me worse.

Just then, my phone vibrated, the screen illuminating with hope. But it wasn't Philip. A message from Jakob appeared:

Jakob: 'Doll, according to my investigation, Madam Olsen is still in custody. No changes reported.'

I was taken aback. So, Chairman Benner had been telling the truth? Did he see my mother?

"You must end Marcus," the assistant said urgently.

So, it's true! I can't think of anyone else w