On that fateful morning, Avery dropped her daughter, Mia, off at school without a second thought. She had noticed a car following her as she left the house, but dismissed it as a coincidence, never suspecting that danger might be lurking in the shadows.Unaware of the evil plot around her. As she always did, Avery watched as one of the school staff escorted her daughter, Mia, safely inside the school premises before driving off. Satisfied that Mia was in good hands, Avery turned her attention to the busy morning traffic, unaware that this would be the last time she would see her daughter for days.With a glance in the rearview mirror, Avery pulled away from the school, heading towards her workplace, her mind focused on the day ahead. Little did she know that her world was about to be turned upside down.As Avery entered her office, a smile spread across her face when she spotted a beautiful basket of fresh roses and her favorite chocolate on the table. Her mind immediately jumped to h
Avery's stomach dropped, and her hands began to shake. Jeremy's eyes began to harden instantly. Without a word, they both rushed to the school parking lot, frantically searching for any sign of their daughter.The parking lot was filled with vehicles, but none of them resembled the one that the student had described to the teacher. Avery was beginning to panic, her mind racing as she tried to figure out what had happened to Mia."We have to call the police," she said, her voice trembling. "Whoever took Mia might be long gone by now."But Jeremy wasn't ready to give up. "Not yet," he said, his eyes darting around the parking lot. "We need to talk to the student who saw her. Maybe they can give us more information."As they searched, the sound of a car engine caught their attention. They turned just in time to see a black sedan speeding out of the parking lot, its tires squealing as it accelerated."That's the car!" Avery and The Teacher cried, pointing after the vehicle. "They're getti
Three agonizing days had passed since Mia's abduction, and still, there was no word from her captors. The silence was deafening, and it took its toll on Jeremy and Avery.Avery, in particular, was visibly broken. She had not eaten, barely slept, and spent most of her time staring at her phone, willing it to ring with a ransom call from the kidnappers. The tears never stopped flowing, as if her heart was now made of a thousand tiny shards of glass.Mrs. Williams sat at the living room table, feigning concern and innocence as she uttered her threat. "Whoever has done this to my great granddaughter will know no peace," she declared, her words laced with a coldness that betrayed her true intentions.Avery was a picture of grief and despair. Tears streamed down her face as she repeated the same words over and over like a broken record: "I want my baby back."The sight of Avery's anguish only made Mrs. Williams' guilt grow more, but she managed to mask it behind her false sympathy. "We all
The living room was somber, weighed down by the collective grief of the family. Mrs. Williams, her husband, and Jeremy try their best to console Avery. Her face showed deep wrinkles from worrying, and her pale skin clearly showed how upset she was."Five days and still no word about Mia," Avery sobbed, turning to Jeremy with tear-filled eyes. "Can these kidnappers just call and tell us what they want?" she pleaded, her voice breaking with despair.Avery's loud, sad sobs filled the room, and Mrs. Williams rushed to comfort her. "Please, dear, you need to pull yourself together," she urged, her voice thick with concern. "The last time I saw you in such a state was when you lost your parents."But Avery's anguish only grew more. "I can't pull myself together," she wailed, her body convulsing with each sob. "Not without Mia. I don't even know if she's alive."Mrs. Williams' heart twisted in her chest, torn between guilt and pity. She had started this entire plan, but seeing Avery in such
Jeremy stormed into the Blue Silver Entertainment company, his fury visible at every step. He wasn't with his Mask but no one could recognize him as the CEO because of how simple he dressed.The security guard stood in Jeremy's path with a firm tone. "Hello sir, who are you looking for?" he asked, attempting to prevent Jeremy's entry.Jeremy was ready to bounce at him if he was the same man he had encountered the first time he came to visit the company but Jeremy calmed down when he noticed the security was a new employee."Tell Jefferson I'm here to see him!" Jeremy snapped, his tone laced with impatience."And you are?" the security guard asked, confused by Jeremy's bluntness."You know what?" Jeremy growled, his anger mounting with every second "I don't have time for this nonsense." With that, he pushed the guard aside and marched into the building, his sole focus on saving his daughter. The rude security guard was nothing but an obstacle in his path, and Jeremy had no patience f
The moment Jeremy left, Mrs. Williams saw her opportunity and pounced. Her eyes filled with calculated determination, she turned to Avery, feigning concern. "Avery, we can't just sit here and let Mia suffer through God-knows-what," she urged, her voice dripping with false compassion. "We must do something!" Avery, her heart already twisted with worry for her daughter, looked up at Mrs. Williams, desperation and hope warring in her eyes. Avery's voice trembled with despair as she responded. "I don't know what else to do, Grandma. I've contacted the company secretary and the company's current funds aren't even close to half of what the kidnappers are demanding. I'm still trying to build the company..." Her voice trailed off as she let out a small, broken sob, her shoulders sagging under the weight of the burden. Mr Williams quickly added, "We can put the mansion up for sale. I don't mind," he offered, a look of resolve on his face. Mrs. Williams was quick to counter, her words
Despite Avery's discomfort with the idea of consulting Aoran Bushman without first seeking Jeremy's approval, she knew that there was no time to waste. Mia's life hung in the balance, and Avery's instincts screamed at her to act swiftly. She could only hope that Jeremy would understand her actions once he learned of the situation.Soon Mrs Williams and Avery arrived at the Bushman residence where his office was also located. Mrs Williams had secretly called him and informed him of their arrival.Stepping out of the car and onto the pavement, Avery drew a deep breath, steadying herself for the encounter ahead.In a clever well-mapped plan to convey his respect and admiration for Avery, Aoran Bushman had meticulously planned a fake meeting with a few "dignitaries" whom he had paid to play along. He intended to give the impression that he had paused a critical discussion upon Avery's arrival, thereby showing her he loved her so much to even halt an important meeting for her sake.As Aver
Avery's face twisted in anguish, her eyes darting back and forth as she weighed the options. "Grandmother, I just...I don't know if I can do this. How can I betray my marriage like that?"Mrs. Williams cupped Avery's face in her hands, her voice low and urgent. "You're not betraying your marriage, dear. You're doing what any mother would do....sacrificing for the sake of her child."Seeing her words was beginning to have effect, she pushed even further,"Don't let pride or propriety stand in the way of saving your daughter. Jeremy will understand."Avery closed her eyes, her mind a whirlpool of conflicting emotions. She could almost hear Mia's soft voice in her head, pleading for her help. And yet, she couldn't shake the feeling that she was being pulled into a tangled web of deceit and manipulation."Please, Avery," Mrs. Williams said, her voice cracking with emotion. "Do it for Mia. Do it for your family. Do it for yourself. I know it's not easy, but it's the only way."Avery took