"Honey, calm down first, okay?" Dason calmed Audrey by continuing to hold his wife's hand. Actually, it was the same thing with him; he was very uneasy seeing events like this because what Dason was worried about was Audrey's condition and her pregnancy. However, Dason couldn't possibly show that he was panicking in front of Audrey, because that might make Audrey panic even more. "How calm are you, darling? Look at that person continuing to chase us," answered Audrey, increasingly panicked. "Yes, but we don't know yet if he's chasing us, following us, or if he's actually walking behind us. The important thing is that we're calm now; don't look panicked. Because if you panic, Yuta, who's driving the car, will also panic; he won't be able to focus," Dason explained to his wife. Audrey finally understood what Dason was saying, and Audrey chose to remain silent, occasionally keeping her eyes on the car. Even though she felt afraid, Audrey chose to hold Dason's hand tightly and bury
"Info News.""Are you sure?" Audrey inquired while looking at her husband.Dason looked at Audrey and smiled."Sweetheart, Ella and I are really meeting at Info News. We're not going anywhere because we need to discuss all the stock issues at Info News. So, we'll be meeting there directly to also discuss things with Mr. Thomas," Dason explained to Audrey."Really at Info News?" Audrey asked, seemingly not believing Dason. Since becoming pregnant, her suspicion towards Dason had increased.Dason smiled again, understanding Audrey's condition during her pregnancy, making her emotions unstable."Once I get to Info News, I'll video call you, okay?" Dason said, caressing his wife's belly.Audrey continued to enjoy the cereal in her hand, a new favorite of hers that sometimes puzzled Dason, as her preferences always changed. One of Audrey's cravings that had baffled Dason was when she only wanted to eat sour oranges. He often questioned their unborn child about the taste of those sour orang
"Yuta! Check every corner!" Dason was truly panicked when he couldn't find Ella and saw the drops of blood."Yes, sir!" However, their efforts were in vain."Sir, we should report this to the police and inform Mr. Yusuf," Yuta suggested.Dason agreed, realizing he hadn't thought of that in his panic. He quickly called Mr. Yusuf and informed Mr. Thomas that he wouldn't be going to Info News because his secretary was missing.Dason stayed at the apartment, fearing that someone might return to tamper with the CCTV, as it was the only evidence they had.He also informed Audrey about Ella's situation, ensuring she wouldn't worry if he didn't contact her for a while."Are you serious, honey?" Audrey asked."Please be careful, dear," Audrey continued.Dason ended the call with his wife, following her suggestion to try reaching Ella through her social media. He hoped to find any clues there.What Audrey suggested made sense to Dason, so he started searching Ella's social media. After a whil
"What’s going on, Dason?""Look at this, Sir. Someone sent me a picture!"Dason shouted angrily, visibly emotional about what had been sent to him, prompting a police officer to approach."What’s the matter?" asked the officer conducting the investigation.The officer was puzzled seeing Dason hysterically staring at his phone. The screen displayed Ella in a messy room, bound hand and foot.‘[If she dies, all your business will be destroyed. And you’ll be a beggar on the street!]’ read the caption sent to Dason. Clearly, the person had kidnapped Ella with the intent of enraging Dason.“Who is this from?” asked Mr. Yusuf, confused.Dason shook his head, as he didn’t recognize the number. It also lacked a profile picture."I don’t know, Sir."The police then confirmed Ella’s status as kidnapped, evident from the threatening message Dason received. The message on Dason’s phone was captured and sent to the police as evidence of the kidnapping and detention.The police initially requested t
The police officer remained silent for a moment before shaking his head. "Sorry, Sir. We can't take you with us. The information is still unclear, and we haven't pinpointed anything concrete yet. If we do confirm it or proceed to rescue Ella and apprehend the perpetrators, we will inform you immediately." "Please stay calm for now." Dason ran his fingers roughly through his hair. He already knew the answer; he would not be allowed to join the mission to rescue Ella. But, in his heart, Dason also understood that the police were still unsure about the location. They were only speculating. The clues from Dason's phone were still vague, unclear about the actual situation. Mr. Yusuf gently patted Dason's shoulder. He felt pity for Dason, who never seemed to have a peaceful life, always beset by troubles. In fact, Mr. Yusuf feared that Dason's stress could affect Audrey, who was in her first trimester of pregnancy. "Let's just stay here, Dason. We'll wait for updates from the po
"I don't know how they found out. What I'm worried about now is Audrey's condition. She sounded very panicked earlier." "But Audrey didn't open the door, did she? Or go outside? The reporters are just outside, right?" Mr. Yusuf bombarded Dason with questions. Like Dason, Mr. Yusuf was concerned about Audrey's condition at home, even though he knew their house was well-guarded. "How many guards are at your house?" Mr. Yusuf asked again, seeing the genuine worry on Dason's face. But Dason couldn't do anything. If he went home to see Audrey, the reporters waiting outside the gate would easily spot him. They wanted to confirm Ella's disappearance and Aunt Lily's recent arrest by the police. Dason shook his head, baffled by the reporters who were intruding into his life. "There are two guards, and three security officers on duty," Dason replied to Mr. Yusuf. "But they've been instructed not to open the door and not to let the reporters in or interview me," Dason explained further
Dason stopped in his tracks and reached into his pocket, curious about what message the mysterious app would deliver."[Immediately save Ella, she's being held captive in the old wooden warehouse on Merpati street, number 302]."Dason furrowed his brow as he read the message, torn between believing and doubting the instructions provided. But, ultimately, Dason chose to trust it all.Now, Dason's mind was preoccupied with one question: How would he convey Ella's whereabouts to Mr. Yusuf and the police?Dason fell silent for a moment, then rubbed his forehead. He was contemplating what excuse to give to Mr. Yusuf and the police to avoid arousing suspicion."Honey, why haven't you come in yet?" Audrey asked Dason, who was still standing at the door.Dason stumbled upon hearing Audrey's question; he hadn't expected his wife to already be standing before him."Oh, it's nothing, dear. I just received a mysterious call from an unknown number," Dason replied to Audrey."A call? From whom? And
"Where are you going, Honey?" Audrey asked in panic when she saw Dason and Mr. Yusuf getting ready to leave again. They had just sat down on the sofa.Dason looked at his wife. He gently ruffled Audrey's hair and then kissed her slightly bulging stomach."Darling, we're going now. We're going to the police station to report the information I received earlier. According to Mr. Yusuf, we need to move quickly because the criminals' movements are usually faster," Dason said to Audrey.Actually, it was difficult for Dason to leave Audrey at home, but if he didn't go, he wouldn't know Ella's true condition. Because what Mr. Yusuf said was true, they needed to know Ella's condition lest many people take advantage of such situations. And also, in a situation like this, it was very difficult to trust others. Even close people could become traitors, let alone strangers.Audrey reluctantly allowed Dason to leave to help save Ella. However, Audrey advised Dason not to get out of the car and let t