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The Triumphant Escape Chapter Seventy Five: Revelation
There was another moment of silence, and then Carmichael spoke again. "Mum, I have something I need to tell you." His voice was hesitant but he knew he has me to say it."Go on my child. What is it?" She asked gently.Carmichael inhaled deeply and regarded his mother with a mix of excitement and gratitude. "I..I've finally gotten what I have been searching for. And now, I can happily lead AMAZION TECH INC without the board members saying anything about it."Mrs. Amazon's expression softened as she listened to her son. She gently placed her hand on his. "Oh, my dear, that is such great news. But how were you able to get it? And what might it be?"Carmichael smiled and removed the pendant from around his neck, placing it on his hand to show her. "This is it. It is not just a pendant; it also holds the key to the rightful owner of AMAZION TECH INC." He explained with a glee on his face. "And about how I got it? I was lucky enough to come across it back in Italy."The pendant sparkled in
The Triumphant Escape Chapter Seventy Six: Remember
Lindsey coughed lightly, attempting to disguise the blush creeping up her cheeks. "My grandma never really said anything, mainly because my dad was always hovering around. And when I tried to get answers from her during our rare alone time, she was always tight-lipped. I guess it had something to do with my dad," she revealed, her voice tinged with a hint of frustration." But... She did tell me his name." She continued. "It is Michael."Alejandro nodded, understanding the weight of Lindsey's words. "Michael. That's a start, at least. Maybe we can look into this together, if you're comfortable with that," He offered, his voice filled with determination. "Sometimes, uncovering family mysteries can be a delicate process, but, you have is the hackers group behind you and a supportive group of friends."Emilia and Zandos nodded in agreement, expressing their willingness to help Lindsey in her search for answers. Queency gave Lindsey's hand a reassuring squeeze, silently conveying her supp
The Triumphant Escape Chapter Seventy Seven: Regret and Reassurance
Alejandro turned to her. "AMAZONIAN TECH INC.," he muttered, earning gasps from the group. Now that he thought about it, this AMAZONIAN TECH INC might be related to Lindsey."Does that name ring a bell?" he directed the question to Lindsey.Lindsey was still trying to wrap her head around the fact that there was a company named after her father. "No," she shook her head. "Guess Dad must have kept that away from me," she muttered angrily."So... You have never heard of that company name before?" Alejandro asked, shock evident on his face."No. I have been abroad all my life, and when my parents decided it was time for me to come back home, we stayed in Texas where my dad decided to spend time with Mum and me up until the death of my parents," she disclosed."How long did you and your parents stay in Texas?" Emilia chimed in."A year, and..." she revealed, "..That was where I met my best friend Karen, whose mum was also a best friend of my parents." Lindsey's mouth hung open, and her ey
The Triumphant Escape Chapter Seventy Eight: Reason for his Return
As they sat down in the living room, Jeff noticed a photo on the mantelpiece. It was a photo of him and Carlos on their first date, smiling and laughing together. He couldn't help but feel a pang of nostalgia"I still can't believe how long it's been since we went on our first date," he said, his eyes fixed on the photo. "It feels like a lifetime ago.""It does," Carlos agreed. "But even though so much has changed, I'm glad that some things have stayed the same. Like our love for each other."Jeff nodded, his heart swelling with gratitude. "Me too. I'm so glad that I met you Carlos." He hesitated for a moment, then added, "And I'm glad we're still together even with everything going on around us."Carlos reached out and placed a hand on Jeff's arm. "We've been through a lot together, Jeff. We've been through good times and bad. But I always knew that no matter what happened, you will always be the love of my life. That is not something that can be broken so easily."Jeff felt tears we
The Triumphant Escape Chapter Seventy Nine: The Spy within Our Midst
Carmichael nodded in agreement with Jeff's assessment, feeling a weight lift off his shoulders."You are right Jeff, but I don'thave any person in mind and I don't want to keep looking over my shoulder waiting for that person to strike." Carmichael's voice was full of determination. "I can feel it in my bones, and I need to be the one to strike first."Jeff thought for a moment, trying to come up with a solution. "Have you considered getting more security for your home and office? And maybe CCTV camara that would make you feel a bit safer?"Carmichael shook his head. "I need to catch this person before he does more than siphon my money," he said. "And you are the only person I trust.""I understand,"Jeff said. "But in the meantime, you need to do what you can to keep yourself and your family safe. Don't you think it's worth it to have some extra protection, just until you figure out who's behind this?"Carmichael sighed, knowing that Jeff was right. "I guess you're right. It's not a
The Triumphant Escape Chapter Eighty: The Pictures/ Comfort.
Lindsey became even redder, if that was possible. "No, no, no, no," she rushed out, flailing her arms around, while Emilia and Zandos watched the scene with their heads tilted back in confusion.Queency laughed at her reaction before addressing her friends. " I have never seen her so flustered before." She chided."Nonsense," Lindsey said in a rush. "I'm just not used to seeing you guys so affectionate with each other. That's all." She blurted.Alejandro moved to his sister's side and slung his arm around her neck. "You are going to have to get used to it." Alejandro quipped." Of course," Lindsey responded.Queency moved closer to Lindsey. "Have you forgotten that we are brothers and sisters?" She muttered quietly.Lindsey gasped when she remembered. "I guess the information must have slipped my mind," she mumbled quietly. "Sorry.""It's okay," Queency stated. "Just don't tell Emilia and Zandos."Lindsey made the motion of sealing her lips."If she is not your girlfriend, then what i
The Triumphant Escape Chapter Eighty One: Identifying her Captives
As they held each other, a sense of tranquility settled over them. It was a reminder that no matter the challenges they faced, their love and support for each other would always be a source of strength.********"Sure thing, Travis," Zayn replied before heading to the storage room to retrieve the pictures. As he sorted through the photos, he diligently categorized and labeled each one before finally finding the ones he was looking for. He made sure everything was ready for Lindsey to review.After finding the pictures, he entered the room, Zayn smiled and placed the photos horizontally on the table. "Here you go, all set for you, Lindsey. I hope you can identify them," he said, his attention on Lindsey.Lindsey nodded before turning her attention to the photos sprawled on the desk, her hands on her jaw as she intently stared at them. Within minutes, she pointed at three out of the five pictures in front of her. "These three are among the kidnappers," she stated confidently."Are you
The Triumphant Escape Chapter Eighty Two: A Second Visit.
"I'm not entirely sure," Zayn replied, rewinding the footage for a closer look. "It almost seems like someone was strolling across the parking lot." He pointed at the screen, trying to catch the shadow's movement to figure out what it might be. "Do you want me to enhance the image to see if we can get a clearer view?"Queency and the rest of the team nodded As Travis quickly brought up the image enhancement tools on the computer. He adjusted the contrast and brightness, hoping to reveal more details in the shadow. After a few moments, he turned the screen back to Queency and the group, pointing at the clearer image of a person walking across the parking lot, his face hidden.Zayn, alongside Travis continued enhancing the image, zooming in on the person's face to reveal any discernible details. As they worked, Travis spoke reassuringly to Alejandro and the team, "I'm doing my best to enhance the image and bring out as much detail as possible. We'll get to the bottom of this and find ou
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As they approached their destination, Alejandro's phone buzzed again, prompting him to glance at the screen with a furrowed brow. "It's Queency," he informed Lindsey before answering the call."Hey, Queency. We're almost there," Alejandro spoke into the phone, his voice turning warm as he conversed with his sister.As the call ended, Alejandro briefly updated Lindsey on their plans for the evening, a sense of warmth settling over them as they approached their home. The prospect of reuniting with loved ones offered a glimmer of hope and comfort after the poignant visit to the cemetery."You ready?" Alejandro asked, his eyes meeting Lindsey's with a reassuring smile.Lindsey nodded, a fleeting sense of peace settling over her. "Yeah, I am. Thank you for being with me today."Alejandro's smile widened, his gaze filled with understanding and unwavering support. "Always."As the Tesla pulled into the driveway, the anticipation of reuniting with family softened the lingering ache in Lindsey
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Chapter Ninety Nine: Carmichael's Arrest
After bidding Mrs. Katherine a tearful farewell, Lindsey made her way to visit Mrs. Amazon, her grandmother, who was surrounded by shadows of disbelief and remorse in her home. When Lindsey entered, Mrs. Amazon looked up at her with eyes clouded by the weight of her emotions."Lindsey," Mrs. Amazon's voice trembled as she spoke, "I am so glad that you are safe and sound. I can't believe that my own son could have been involved in such hurtful actions and I knew nothing about it. I feel so lost and overwhelmed."Lindsey sat beside Mrs. Amazon, wrapping her in a gentle embrace. "Grandma, I understand how hard this is for you, but please know that it's not your fault. You couldn't have known or prevented what happened," Lindsey offered words of comfort, her voice soft and soothing. "These are incredibly difficult circumstances, and you don't have to face them alone. I am here for you, and I want to help in any way I can."Mrs. Amazon nodded, her eyes brimming with tears. "I feel so helpl
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Chapter Ninety Eight: The Search.
"Then, I guess it is alright with you if we searched your company." The superintendent stated, his finger firmly tapping the desk. Mr. Carmicheal's eyes widened, and he swallowed hard. He had known the superintendent was persistent, but this was more than he had bargained for. "I... I'm sorry, but I can't let you do that. My company has a lot of proprietary information that could be compromised if you search it. And I'm not even sure if you have the legal authority to do that."The superintendent nodded slowly, as if considering Mr. Carmicheal's words. "I understand your concerns, but we have evidence that suggests otherwise. I am not at liberty to share the details of our evidence, but I can assure you that it is credible and warrants a search of your company. We are not asking for permission, Mr. Carmicheal, we are informing you of what is going to happen." The superintendent's tone was firm and authoritative, leaving no room for debate.Mr. Carmicheal felt his heart sink as he rea
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Chapter Ninety Seven: Involving the police.
As Alejandro and the group meticulously laid out the evidence, the atmosphere in the room was thick with tension. Alejandro, his brow furrowed, pointed to a series of photographs, his voice strong and commanding as he explained the significance of each piece of evidence. "This photo," he began, gesturing to a grainy image on the projector screen, "was taken at the port during the time of the kidnapped. It provides a crucial timeline of events that led to the incident." As he spoke, the intensity in the room grew palpable, the officials leaning in, absorbing every word.One of the authorities, a stern-looking man in a suit, interjected, "But how can we be certain of the authenticity of these documents and recordings?" His skepticism hung heavy in the air, causing a ripple of unease among the group. Without missing a beat, a member of the team, Emilia stepped forward, her gaze unwavering as she calmly explained the rigorous verification process they had undertaken. "Every document, pho
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Chapter Ninety Six: Spilling The Truth.
As Matteo spoke, Carmichael could see the lies in his eyes, his despicable lies palpable in the air. Despite the gravity of his past actions, there was an undeniable determination within him to keep his secret to himself. Carmichael listened attentively, the lines of his face harding slightly as Matteo continued to lie about how he was coerce into betraying his clan and working with the Dragon clan. There was a moment of silence as Carmichael watched Matteo's words, his expression blank and contemplative.Matteo's smile slipped from his face, a pained expression replacing it. It was easy to lie to Carmichael, he realized, all it took was a grieved expression and a pause in his lies. Carmichael drew closer, his fist clenched and ready to strike. With one swift motion, Carmichael struck Matteo in the stomach. The blow knocked the wind out of Matteo, and he collapsed, gasping for breath and coughing up blood.Carmichael leaned down and grabbed Matteo by the collar, hauling him back into
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Chapter Ninety Five: Truth Revealed II
Matteo could sense the tension weighing heavy in the room as Philip's words hung in the air, the gravity of the situation palpable. His inner turmoil was evident from the pained expression etched on his face, his heart heavy with the realization of the consequences of his actions.Standing by Matteo's side, Jake right hand held his shoulder tightly, preventing him from even moving. As Jeff spoke, offering a glimmer of hope for redemption, he could see a flicker of determination igniting within Matteo's eyes."Make sure you tell Carmichael everything, Matteo," Jake whispered softly, his right hand still on his shoulder. "I hope you get punished for betraying the clan all for your selfish interest."Matteo face paled, his resolve to tell the truth hardening, he looked ahead ready to face the difficult road ahead. As they waited for Carmichael to arrive, Jeff prepared a seat for him, knowing that the conversations he was going to have with Matteo's would be long and brutal, and hopefull
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Chapter Ninety Four: Truth Revealed I
Queency and Emilia took turns explaining their situations, while Zandos provided additional details that could help Mrs. Amazon understand the gravity of the situation. "But she is in trouble and the only way we can save her is you telling us everything you know about her parents." Zandos finished.As they spoke, Mrs. Amazon's expression shifted from shock to determination. "Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I will do everything in my power to ensure my granddaughter's safety. Her parents were Derek and Martha Amazon, Derek was my stepson and the heir to Amazonian Tech inc." she said, her voice unwavering.As Mrs. Amazon revealed this information about her late stepson and his wife, the group listened attentively, understanding the gravity of the situation. "Derek was like a son to me, but he and my son were never on good terms," Mrs. Amazon continued, her voice tinged with a hint of sadness. "He was hard on the outside but warm inside and very hardworking when it came t
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Chapter Ninety Three: Meeting Grandma.
Alejandro and his team arrived back at the underground tunnel, their thoughts a jumble of confusion and concern. The revelation of the New President of Amazonian Tech Inc's involvement in the kidnappings of Lindsey had shaken them to the core. And the nagging question of why Lindsey, of all people, had been specifically targeted weighed heavily on their minds.As they trudged through the dimly lit tunnel, they couldn't help but voice their thoughts, hoping to make sense of the situation.Queency furrowed her brows in frustration. "Why would the president of such a big company be involved in this? It just doesn't add up."Alejandro nodded grimly, his mind racing with possibilities. "I don't know, but Lindsey's family must be connected to something significant for her to be targeted like this."As they emerged into their base, the urgency of their mission hung heavy in the air. They knew they couldn't rely on Lindsey to provide answers, as her parents had kept her in the dark about thei
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Chapter Ninety Two: Mission Successful
"I was not followed, Sir," the suave voice of Matteo rang out confidently. "This is Dr. Nguyen, a valuable asset to Carmichael. With him, we can finally bring them down and get what we want."Arnold studied Matteo with a piercing gaze, his silence a testament to his astute nature. Matteo continued, choosing his words carefully as he sought to convey his loyalty and the importance of his mission."I assure you, my allegiance to the clan remains unwavering. I have sacrificed a lot to aid your missions. I've siphoned money to you and provided valuable leads and plans that will greatly benefit us. You can trust me on this, Boss," Matteo stated with a persuasive tone, his commitment underscored by a steely resolve.The discussions were intense, with Matteo revealing more secrets about Carmichael and his company and wanting assurances in exchange for his plan to unfold. After the meeting concluded, Matteo left Arnold's office, a sense of subtle triumph played across his features, his clear