CHAPTER 96

Jessica's hand trembled as she stared at the photo of Thomas. The sight of the red dot on his forehead paralyzed her with fear. It felt like the walls of the room were closing in, and every breath she took grew heavier. Andrew Lane had made it clear—this was more than just a struggle for power. He was willing to spill blood to get what he wanted, and she was the one who had to make a choice.

For a long moment, she couldn’t think straight. The weight of the situation pressed down on her like a crushing force. She had to save Thomas, but how? What could she possibly do to stop her father? The overwhelming sense of helplessness threatened to drown her, but she knew she couldn't afford to lose control.

She quickly stood up, pacing the length of the conference room as her mind raced for a solution. Calling the police was out of the question—Andrew had connections everywhere. For all she knew, he could have people within law enforcement itself. Even if she managed to get the authorities inv