Chapter 539

Derek refused outright. "You want to use my phone to call the police, don't you? You're pretty smart, kid."

"Mister, I just want to play games, not make any calls," Zachary pleaded, his gaze nothing short of genuine.

But Derek wasn't so easily fooled. "Shut up. Keep talking, and I'll sew your mouth shut."

Zachary had no choice but to stop talking, scanning the surroundings for any chance to escape. But it quickly became clear that there was none. As a child, he was no match for Derek, a grown man, especially with others around to back him up.

The only hope left was to somehow get his location to Tristan. Since he hadn't returned last night, Tristan and the others were likely searching for him.

But with Derek being so cold and refusing to give him any communication devices, Zachary knew he'd have to find another way. He would have to try one of the other captors.

…

Chaos erupted back at the Shaw residence.

Upon learning that Zachary was missing, Archibald issued a stern order