The True Heir

Lie Low

As the sun began to set, Roland paced back and forth in his study, feeling restless and anxious. Butler Lucas had been out all day, and there was still no word from him.

He knew that time was running out, that he needed to find Sophia before it was too late. But with each passing moment, his hope dwindled.

Suddenly, the phone rang, and Roland jumped at the sound, picking it up eagerly.

"Hello?" he said, his voice trembling.

But instead of Butler Lucas's voice, he heard a deep, gravelly voice on the other end.

"Is this Mr. Roland Lafayette?" the voice asked.

Roland hesitated before answering. "Yes, it is. Who is this?"

The person on the other end chuckled darkly. "It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that I have something you want."

Roland felt a sense of fear wash over him as he realized what was happening. "What do you mean?"

The person on the other end laughed again. "I have your sister, Sophia."

Roland felt his heart stop. "What? Where is she? Is she alright?"

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