5G SYSTEM ONLINE: Rise of Stephen king

Chapter 171-The core

Victor looked at Enoch and Stephen as the phone rang, deep furrows creasing his brow. He could feel the tension in the room escalate. Stephen answered the call and pressed the phone to his ear. His face went from focused determination to shock.

"Clarke," Stephen greeted brightly, trying to show no emotions though dread was building up.

"Stephen," Clarke's voice was honey-laced with venom. "I do hope you are savoring your small win. But I wouldn't pop the corks just yet, if I were you. I have something to tell you that will definitely take another turn in the way you feel right now."

Stephen's heart quickened. "What do you want, Clarke?"

There was silence, the chilling silence that turned Stephen's stomach. Again, there was Clarke speaking-a bit too smug. "I have your daughter, Ariane. If you want her back, you need to find the core. Otherwise, she won't be around much longer."

"What?" Stephen said, his breath catching. "You're lying.

"Oh, I wish I were. But you know me better than tha