Chapter Forty Five"We won’t get caught," Clara interrupted. "Not if you stick to the plan."Denver looked at her, doubt written all over his face. Clara took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. "Just trust me," she said softly. "We’re almost there."Denver nodded reluctantly. "Okay. But if anything goes wrong…""Nothing will go wrong," Clara said firmly. "I promise."After Denver left, Clara sat down on the couch, feeling the weight of everything pressing down on her. She couldn’t afford to lose control now. Not when she was so close to having everything she had ever wanted.She had to make sure everyone played their part perfectly. And she had to keep Stella out of the way. Clara’s mind raced, trying to think of every possible scenario. She had to be prepared for anything.Hours later, Clara received a call from Doctor Jack. "It’s done," he said simply.Clara let out a breath she hadn’t realized she was holding. "Good.""But there’s something you should know," Doctor Jack added.
Chapter Forty SixDoctor Jack made his way to Stella’s hiding place, a grim smile on his face. He knew he had to be careful, but he was confident he could handle Stella. As he approached, he saw her sitting on the bed, looking anxious and frightened.“Stella,” he said softly, trying to sound comforting. “It’s me, Doctor Jack. I’m here to help you.”Stella looked up, her eyes wide with fear. “I don’t trust you,” she said. ““I know what you did.”Doctor Jack sighed. “I’m sorry you feel that way. But you need to come with me. It’s not safe here.”Stella shook her head. “No. I won’t go with you.”Doctor Jack stepped closer, his smile fading. “I’m afraid you don’t have a choice.”Stella stood up, backing away from him. “Stay away from me!”Doctor Jack lunged forward, grabbing her arm. Stella screamed and tried to pull away, but he was too strong. He dragged her towards the door, her cries echoing through the empty house.As he forced her into the car, Doctor Jack couldn’t help but feel a
Chapter Forty SevenThe tension in the room was palpable when the door suddenly burst open. A police officer stepped inside, his presence sending a wave of panic through Clara, Richard, and Denver. They exchanged anxious glances, each one fearing the worst.Denver was visibly shaking, his nerves getting the better of him. Clara shot him a fierce look, silently commanding him to get a grip.“How can we help you?” Richard asked, his voice strained as he tried to maintain a semblance of calm.The policeman looked around the room, taking in the tense atmosphere before speaking. “We received a call from a lady reporting a criminal case. When we picked her up, she was unconscious and muttering incoherently. We need someone to identify her to confirm if she’s your sister.”Clara’s heart skipped a beat. Stella had made it to the police, but her condition was worse than they had imagined. Richard quickly grabbed a family photo from the shelf, showing it to the officer.“This is Stella,” he sai
Chapter Forty Eight Chad, Declan’s right-hand man, was busy managing Declan’s affairs and finances. He had noticed that his boss had been increasingly emotional and preoccupied with his new wife and her family. Understanding the importance of giving Declan space, Chad made sure to handle everything meticulously, knowing that this wasn’t the first time Declan had disappeared without warning. He had grown accustomed to Declan's sudden absences, assuming it was just another one of those times.Chad was on his way to Declan’s pharmacy laboratory, a secluded and heavily guarded facility, nestled deep in the forest. As he navigated his black SUV Hilux through the winding roads, he was lost in thoughts about the recent transactions and the secretive projects they were handling. Suddenly, a young woman darted across the road, seemingly out of nowhere. Chad slammed on the brakes, but it was too late. The SUV struck her, and she crumpled to the ground.Heart pounding, Chad jumped out of the
Chapter Forty Nine Chad was losing his mind. He had been searching for Declan everywhere. He’d organized his security team and even involved the police, but Declan was nowhere to be found. The police headquarters buzzed with activity, but Chad’s focus was singular. He was angry and furious, pacing the floor, his mind racing with the worst possibilities.A call came in, and his heart leaped, hoping it was Declan. But it wasn’t. It was a nurse from the mansion.“The young lady is now fully conscious,” the nurse said.Chad barely listened. “Keep her there. I’ll deal with her later,” he snapped, then hung up. He had bigger problems.More phone calls started flooding in. Stock managers and company executives were panicking. Rumors were spreading that the mysterious intelligence behind the companies was missing. Chad tried to calm them.“Don’t worry,” he said. “Don’t sell your stocks. Things will be fine.”But he was sweating. He didn’t believe his own words.He had to get to Stella. May
Chapter Fifty Chad took her hand. “Focus, Stella. Think. Did Declan say anything? Did he mention where he was going?”Stella closed her eyes, trying to remember. “He was worried about something. He said he had to take care of it. But I don’t know what it was.”Chad sighed. It wasn’t much, but it was something. He needed more.“What about the drug formula?” Chad asked. “Do you know anything about that?”Stella shook her head again. “No. I don’t know anything.”Chad stood up, frustrated. He needed more time, but he knew he didn’t have it. The clock was ticking, and Declan’s enemies were closing in.As he left the room, his phone buzzed again. Another call from the stock managers. The pressure was mounting, and Chad felt like he was about to break.But he couldn’t. He had to stay strong. For Declan, for the company, for everyone who depended on them.He got back in his car and drove to the company headquarters. As he walked in, he could feel the tension in the air. The employees were on
Chapter Fifty One Chad tried to force his way past, but the officers blocked him. In the struggle, one of them pulled out a gun and shot the tires of Chad’s car, leaving it immobilised.Fury surged through Chad. He was about to retaliate when the commander emerged from the building. Seeing the commotion, he quickly approached.“What's going on here?” the commander demanded.Chad turned around, his eyes blazing. The commander’s face went pale when he recognized him. He immediately saluted Chad, his hand snapping to his forehead in respect.“Major General!” the commander exclaimed. “I didn’t know it was you.”The officers around them froze, their expressions turning from smug to shocked. They stared at Chad, unable to comprehend why their boss was treating this seemingly regular man with such reverence.The commander turned to the soldiers. “How dare you treat a secret service Major General of the Air Force like a commoner?”The soldiers’ faces drained of colour. They began to shake, r
Chapter Fifty TwoChad’s heart pounded as he picked up his phone. He called every media station he could think of, demanding they turn off the news about Declan’s disappearance. But it was too late. The news had already spread like wildfire. The whole world was thrown into chaos. One of the most powerful and intelligent business tycoons, responsible for trillions of dollars and thousands of jobs, had been missing for three days straight without a trace or any reasonable explanation from his team.Chad stared at the screen in horror. The damage was done. He poured all his attention into trying to secure meetings with the stakeholders and board of directors. He had to take action to save the company and the dynasty before they collapsed.In his office, he frantically dialled numbers, scheduling emergency meetings. His secretary, Linda, watched him with worried eyes. “Is there anything I can do to help, sir?” she asked.Chad shook his head. “Just keep everyone calm, Linda. We can’t let