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The Return Of The Lame Son In Law. 30. Descent into Darkness
Chapter Thirty: Descent into DarknessStephany felt an overwhelming heaviness settle over her as she walked, her steps growing sluggish and her vision blurring. A sense of foreboding loomed, but she pushed herself to call Chris, her fingers fumbling over the phone. She managed to dial his number, but before she could say anything, darkness claimed her, and she fainted, her phone slipping back into her bag.On the other end, Chris heard the unsettling sounds through the still-connected call. "Ah yes, finally I’m able to get these two young sisters all to myself," a voice sneered. It was Bradley. Chris’s heart pounded as he realized the danger Stephany and Ella were in. He dropped everything and rushed to the Preston house, recalling the last words he heardZ “I wanted to get one, but it seems I’ll be able to get two lovely sisters after all.” Upon arrival, the gatemen confirmed they had seen Stephany, Ella, and Bradley leaving together. Chris's instincts screamed that something w
The Return Of The Lame Son In Law. Chapter 31, The Standoff
Chapter Thirty One; The Stand Off. The Chicago Police Department was known for their quick response and diligence. As soon as Stephany's call came through, the new subordinate almost dismissed it as a mistake. Fortunately, Corner, the seasoned head of the police department, was present. With twenty years of service under his belt, he knew that such calls were often the most serious, potentially signaling that someone was in grave danger but unable to speak. Corner immediately ordered the call to be traced. The team sprang into action, their experience and efficiency shining through. They tracked the phone's location and raced towards the address. Simultaneously, Chris arrived at Bradley's spare house, his heart pounding with fear for Stephany and with determination to save her. He was just about to scale the fence when he heard the commanding voice through the megaphone. "Freeze! Stop and come down or we'll shoot," Corner's authoritative voice boomed through the night.
The Return Of The Lame Son In Law. 31. The Proposal.
Chapter Thirty Two: The ProposalThe atmosphere in the Preston’s party hall was electric. After a series of grand gifts from dignitaries and notable guests, it was finally time for Grandma Preston’s son to present his gift. Mr. Charles Preston, Stephany’s father and Eleanor’s husband, had decided to go last, having a special request to accompany his gift.Charles had recently returned from a lengthy business trip to Malaysia, where rumors swirled about a massive profit he had made. His family had welcomed him back with open arms, delighted by his success and the significant sum of money he had brought with him. He had written a check for a hundred million dollars to his family, a gesture to compensate for his prolonged absence and their hardships during his time away.Word of this has traveled fast among the Preston’s, as a result, he was taken at a higher regard.As he stepped forward, the room fell silent, anticipation hanging in the air. Charles pulled out an elegantly designe
The Return Of The Lame Son In Law. 33. The exchange
Chapter Thirty three: The Exchange The tense air crackled with anticipation as Chris's words hung in the air, offering to exchange himself for the girls. “Why would you stop him, officer? Even if he died, it wouldn’t mean anything,” Charles, fear etched in his face, spoke urgently, his voice shaking. Connor, the head of the police department, stared in disbelief. “What kind of family is this?” he muttered, astonished at their readiness to sacrifice Chris. “But Bradley is a good man. Could there be a misunderstanding?” Eleanor, still clinging to the hope of Bradley becoming her son-in-law, questioned, confusion clouding her features. “No, ma’am,” Connor responded firmly. “The kidnapper has a gun to who I believe is Stephany’s head. But don’t panic, the negotiation team is on their way.” “What better negotiation than letting Chris go and save them? These ladies are from a rich family and have never suffered any hardship. But Chris is otherwise. Let him do one good deed, at least i
The Return Of The Lame Son In Law. 34. Aftermath Of The Kidnapping.
Chapter Thirty-Four: Aftermath of the KidnappingThe aftermath of the kidnapping cast a long shadow over the Preston estate. The event had been meant to celebrate Grandma Preston's birthday, but now the atmosphere was tense, filled with whispers and worried glances.Stephany sat in her room, still shaken by the ordeal. Her thoughts kept drifting back to Chris. Despite everything, he had risked his life for her and Ella. She picked up her phone, intending to text him, but hesitated. How could she reconcile her feelings for a man her family despised?Downstairs, the rest of the family gathered in their living room. The tension was palpable."How could this happen?" Eleanor demanded, pacing the room. "Bradley seemed so trustworthy.""He wasn’t," Charles replied curtly. "We should have known better."Henry, sitting with a scowl on his face, added, "I knew something was off about Bradley. But what about Chris? He’s no better. He’s always been trouble.""Enough," Grandma Preston said, h
The Return Of The Lame Son In Law. 35. The Unveiling Power.
Chapter Forty Five; The Unveiling of PowerThe morning sun streamed through the windows of MTD Entertainment as Stephany nervously entered the sleek, modern lobby. She had come to apologize on behalf of the Preston family and to beg for the collaboration on their new star to be reinstated. She was unaware that her brother Henry had previously accused the company's president of misconduct, further complicating the situation.Stephany approached the front desk, her heart pounding. “Good morning, I have an appointment with the Vice President," she said, trying to keep her voice steady.The receptionist smiled warmly. "Of course, Ms. Preston. Please have a seat; he'll be with you shortly."After a few minutes that felt like an eternity, Stephany was escorted to a spacious, elegantly decorated office. The Vice President, stood to greet her."Ms. Preston, please have a seat," he said, gesturing to a comfortable chair. "What brings you here today?"Stephany took a deep breath. "I wanted t
The Return Of The Lame Son In Law. 36. Moving on already
Chapter Thirty-Six: Moving On already. Chris was deep in thought, reviewing some paperwork in his office, when his secretary, Laura, knocked on the door and stepped inside. "Mr. Brown, you have a meeting scheduled with the manager at BMW in an hour. They're going to be sponsors for the new show Loreta is starring in," Laura reminded him, holding a neatly organized folder. Chris nodded, a slight smile on his face. "Thank you, Laura. That reminds me, I need to buy a new car.” “The distance from my new place to the company is too far to be taking taxis every day." "Would you like me to arrange for a test drive?" Laura asked. "No need, I'll handle it. I'll combine the meeting with some car shopping," Chris replied, standing up and grabbing his jacket. An hour later, Chris has arrived at the BMW dealership, the taxi he entered wheezing as it parked in front of the building. As he approached the glass doors, he noticed a group of sharply dressed salespeople bustling around insid
The Return Of The Lame Son In Law. 37. Cars and husbands
Chapter Thirty-Seven: Cars and Husbands Stephany stood awkwardly between Chris and Greg, the tension palpable as the two men glared at each other. She glanced around the showroom, hoping for some sort of distraction. Her eyes landed on a familiar face – Natasha, a classmate from college. Natasha was standing side by side with her husband, a wealthy business tycoon known for his successful chain of luxury hotels."Natasha!" Stephany called out, waving her hand.Natasha noticed her and beamed, walking over with her husband. They moved with an air of elegance and confidence, clearly enjoying each other’s company."Stephany! It’s been ages!" Natasha exclaimed, hugging her. “Meet my husband, Alexander. He’s here to buy me a new car."Stephany smiled politely, though a pang of envy struck her. Natasha had landed herself a rich and supportive husband who was about to buy her a luxury car."Nice to meet you, Stephany," Alexander said warmly, shaking her hand. "And who are your friends
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