Alex had just learned about Rebecca's disappearance in the past week.He trained abroad last month for a competition. His team conducted closed training since the finals were approaching. Apart from Alex's weekly calls with his family, he barely had time for himself. He was either reviewing past matches or training all the time. So, he and his teammates didn't even know what was trending online, much less this news that got suppressed.Alex only discovered Rebecca had gone missing after the competition ended. He checked his cousins' group chat and learned what had happened. Alex didn't care that his team secured a brand collaboration after winning the championship. He left the celebration dinner that night and booked an overnight flight home.The photo he had sent to Sam and Albert was what he found after he and Caleb scoured the internet.One had to admit the content of the photo was jarring.Rebecca was in the photo, but she wasn't wearing anything. The photo also had a blac
A group of men exited the private plane like they were investigating the space. Then, they ran toward Mr. Zabel Senior's home.Stanley was dumbstruck.He couldn't figure out why the group had come here. They donned formal suits like those fancy businessmen on television. Why would such people show up here? Not to mention, they had a private plane. Stanley had never seen a plane in his life. Now that he witnessed it, he was in awe of how amazing it looked. Then, he wondered if his four cousins had married some wealthy figures. Could this be the backup the cousins hired? But that didn't make sense. Why would the four want this house back if they had married businessmen with private planes? Then again, it wasn't entirely impossible.After all, the house belonged to Stanley's uncle, who was also the four's dad. It was reasonable that the four were brave enough to take the house back by force. That was because they now had their wealthy husbands' support. At that thought, Stanley f
The arrival of the Johnson brothers had garnered quite a bit of attention.Still, to the people, the Zabel family's affairs were much more intriguing. After all, who didn't love a bit of gossip? As for the group of people who had arrived in an airplane, there was speculation that they might be here to shoot a movie. In the past, they used to come here for filming without paying a dollar, and they would even leave behind a heap of garbage for the local community. Frankly, that hadn't been very intriguing to watch. Hence, people would rather watch the drama unfolding within the Zabel family, as they might even witness Stanley getting a good beating. This was unquestionably more intriguing than watching the filmmakers. But surprisingly, these filmmakers were quite good-looking. However, just as everyone was about to take out their phones to snap a few photos, their phones were intercepted by the black-suited bodyguards. "Why are they confiscating our phones? It's against th
"What ... what photo are you talking about? I don't understand what you're referring to!"Stanley, who was being held by the black-suited bodyguards, vehemently denied the allegations. He was well aware of what he had done just yesterday. Still, given the current situation, he had no intention of admitting to anything. Furthermore, there were countless other people who had posted inappropriate photos of women online and had done far worse things. Why were they singling him out? Despite his refusal, Sam remained unfazed. They had come here with a different objective in mind, and the photos were only incidental. Their primary goal was to find Rebecca. However, when Sam witnessed Stanley desperately denying his heinous actions despite being clearly guilty, he found it rather amusing. Sam looked at Stanley’s twisted expression and grinned. "If you can't understand me, that's alright. But if you're still clueless about what's about to happen next, then ..." He didn't finish h
"So, you're admitting that you took that photo," Nate said as his sharp gaze locked onto Stanley.It wasn't just Nate; the others also directed their intense gazes towards Stanley. They were all aware of the truth behind the photo; they simply needed a clear acknowledgment to proceed. At this point, Stanley had no choice but to confess. He couldn't muster the courage to meet the gazes of the Johnson brothers. He hung his head in shame. After a long silence, Stanley finally spoke in a defeated tone. "Yes, I did take the photo. But I never intended any harm towards that lady. I simply found her attractive and took a few photos. As for those videos and photos you've come across, they were all created by the tech-savvy individuals within the group. It truly has nothing to do with me!" Stanley admitted to taking the photos, but he vehemently denied any malicious intent. He emphasized that he was simply capturing images of an attractive lady he had spotted passing by, and he h
Stanley had already provided all the necessary information. Caleb and the others also felt that there was little more they could extract from him.On their way to this location, Caleb had already investigated the person responsible for posting the photos and videos. It was evident that Stanley was just an ordinary person with no hidden agenda. The online publication of the photos and videos appeared to be driven by personal motives, rather than any broader scheme. As for the issues related to David and Randy, they believed that Stanley had limited knowledge about them. Caleb wasn't very acquainted with David and hadn't interacted with him much. However, the intense confrontation they had just witnessed and the use of lethal force against Daniel indicated that David wasn't someone who casually roamed in different places. Hence, it wasn't difficult to conclude that Stanley was speaking truthfully in his account. During this period, it appeared that David and Rebecca had been l
Before Albert and the others had a chance to ponder further, Sam, who had just returned from outside, interrupted their contemplations.Fearing that Sam might have used excessive force that could lead to further complications, Albert leaned in and asked, "You didn't get too rough with him, did you?" The previous commotion had resonated throughout the house, and Albert was concerned that Sam might have been overly aggressive, potentially escalating the situation. Despite the dynamics of this small community, the locals were closely-knit. While they might engage in daily squabbles and disputes, they would band together when significant issues arose, especially against outsiders. Albert was apprehensive that if the situation escalated, they might be the ones unable to leave unscathed. "Don't worry, Albert. I held back," Sam replied nonchalantly. He had probably been a bit rough outside, as his knuckles were a little red. Even in the dim light, the marks were clearly visible.
Fairport, located in Seabound Southwest, was a renowned tourist destination with excellent and convenient transportation. The city's large and ever-increasing population meant that even A-list celebrities could go unnoticed by regular travelers.On busy holidays, some celebrities were compelled to purchase regular tickets for public transportation. Their fans often hesitated to approach them, fearing they might have to give up their seats.Rebecca, accompanied by David, arrived in Fairport the following day. The city's scenic beauty was enchanting. They decided to take a break and stay overnight, allowing them to explore the area briefly.Of course, this opportunity was hard-earned, and mainly through Rebecca's insistence.She had spent nearly a month in that house and rarely ventured out, except for the day she went out to investigate David's altercation.At last, with the picturesque scenery before her and David's assurance that they could catch a flight out whenever they wished