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Darwin's mind raced as he processed Lavinia's words. "Kidnapped? By whom? When did this happen?" he asked, his voice strained with concern.

Lavinia wiped her tears, trying to steady her voice. "It happened earlier this afternoon. Some masked men broke into the house while Emma was alone. They took her and left a note demanding a ransom," she explained, her voice quivering with fear.

Darwin's fists clenched at his sides, his jaw tightening with determination. "We need to find her, now," he declared, his tone resolute.

Lavinia nodded, her eyes pleading for action. "But how, Sir French? We don't even know where to start looking," she said, her voice filled with despair.

"We'll start by contacting the authorities and gathering whatever information we can," Darwin replied, his mind already racing with plans. "And then we'll do whatever it takes to bring her back safely."

As Darwin reached for his phone to make the necessary calls, Lavinia's hand grasped his arm, her eyes wide with fear