Revenge Of The Rejected Son-in-law

102. 1 Million Dollars Bribe

Chapter One Hundred And Two

Elijah’s fingers tightened on the book as the chime of his phone disrupted his thoughts. He picked it up, a frown forming on his face as he saw the unfamiliar number displayed on the screen. With a hesitant swipe, he answered the call, a sense of foreboding settling in his chest.

The video began to play, and Elijah's heart sank as he watched the grainy footage. The scene unfolded like a nightmare. There, on the small screen, was Selena - his Selena - dishevelled and dirty, her once vibrant eyes now filled with a haunting desperation.

Tears streamed down her face, leaving trails through the dirt on her cheeks. She was in a dimly lit room, a chair the only piece of furniture, its cold metal restraints digging into her wrists. The sight of her like this shattered something inside him.

Selena's voice, quivering with fear, came through the phone's speaker. "Elijah," she choked out, her voice hoarse from crying.

"Please, you have to find me. They... they're go