Chapter 310After what felt like an eternity of lurking in his car, Morris finally saw the police vehicle roar to life, its lights flashing as it began to drive out of the park.Morris sat up straighter in his car, his mind racing as he prepared to execute his plans. In the distance, he could still see Eric Wood, his wife and daughter, and Gwen—Mr. Sterling’s baby mama—standing together.He could see Eric helping his wife and daughter into their car, a normal family scene that felt painfully mundane given the chaos brewing beneath the surface.Eric got into the front seat, and started the car.Morris had been waiting for this moment but as the car back doors opened, his stomach twisted with anxiety.Just as he was about to make his move, Gwen unexpectedly joined them, slipping into the backseat.A surge of frustration washed over Morris. He quickly pulled out his phone and dialed Mr. Sterling’s number, his heart pounding as he waited for the connection.“Mr. Sterling, it’s Morris,” h

Chapter 312“I think you might want to hear this,” Eric said as soon as the call connected, his voice tense. James groaned, rubbing his eyes as he rolled over in bed. “What is it?” he asked groggily, his voice thick with sleep. He had barely slept the night before, his mind racing over everything that was happening. The stress of work, the drama surrounding EMC, and now this sudden call from Eric—it was all too much to handle.Eric didn’t waste time. “It’s about a kidnapping case,” he said quickly, his words rushing out like water breaking through a dam. “It happened yesterday. Mary called me—”“What?” James interrupted, sitting up suddenly in bed, his heart pounding. “Mary? Claire? Are they okay? What happened?”Eric sighed, hearing the panic in James' voice. “They’re fine. They weren’t harmed, but…” He paused, and James could hear the hesitation, the weight of what was coming next.“But what?” James demanded, anxiety creeping into his voice as he kicked off the sheets and swung his

Chapter 314"Hello, Gwen. There’s someone here to see you," Eric said as he stepped in. "He once helped me save my family when they were kidnapped."At the mention of that, Gwen looked up immediately.James entered fully into the room, his footsteps quiet as he moved toward the woman sitting on the bed, her shoulders shaking with soft sobs. She didn’t notice him at first. He approached slowly, not wanting to startle her. "Excuse me," he said gently, "I’m James Clarkson. Eric’s friend."She lifted her head, her face streaked with tears. She wiped her eyes quickly, trying to compose herself. Eric stood beside James, offering her a kind, reassuring smile.“I’m so sorry for what you’re going through,” James said, his voice soft but filled with concern. “Eric told me what happened, and I wanted to see if there’s anything I can do to help.”The woman sniffed, nodding slightly. "Thank you... I just... I don’t know what to do. My baby is out there, and I haven’t heard anything."James took a

Chapter 316As they drove through the city toward Carter Comb, the morning sun cast a warm glow over the bustling streets. Cars rushed past, and the sounds of the city created a lively backdrop. “There’s a meeting scheduled for 10 a.m. with Mr. Collen and the board members, I guess I should remind you that since you’re back,” Kai reminded him. He glanced at Liam as he navigated through the traffic.“Yeah, I remember,” Liam replied, his tone casual.“You know, Collen disrespected me while you were in the hospital. He had the audacity to undermine my decisions as acting CEO. The staff weren’t any better, either. They looked at me like I was some kind of intruder.”Liam chuckled softly, keeping his eyes on the road. “Is that right? I guess they didn’t get the memo that you were running things in my absence. What did Collen say?”“He just kept belittling my authority,” Kai replied, shaking his head. “I could tell he was annoyed that I was in charge. He kept asking for you, acting like I

Chapter 318Mr. Sterling paced the room anxiously, waiting for the kidnappers to pick up. His fingers drummed against the mahogany table, his thoughts racing. When the call finally came, he snatched his phone, almost smashing it against his ear. "Hello?" His voice trembled, not with fear, but with pent-up rage. For days, he'd tried to reach the kidnappers, desperate to end this nightmare. But they only contacted him when they pleased, leaving him in the dark. "I've got your money ready," he said quickly. "Where am I sending it?"There was a long pause on the other end of the line, a muffled sound of whispering between the kidnappers. Mr. Sterling’s heart raced as he listened to the brief, hushed conversation. His grip on the phone tightened, and he could almost feel the sweat building on his brow. Finally, the kidnapper’s voice came back, cold and dismissive. “How much have you got?”“The amount we agreed on. Ten million dollars.” Mr. Sterling’s tone was firm, though the desperation