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
Aoran gave a dismissive smile, his lips curling in anticipation. "Call Jeremy and tell him about the new ransom," he ordered, ignoring Mrs. Williams' shock look.Mrs. Williams, her heart racing, continued to protest. "Is that wise?" she asked, her voice trembling. "Avery and I should return home before you make this move. That would make it harder for them to suspect us."Aoran's smile widened, his confidence radiating like a toxic cloud."Mrs. Williams, you underestimate me," Aoran said, his voice dripping with amusement. "I have no intention of allowing suspicion to fall on you. He will simply tell Jeremy that the kidnappers have upped the ransom."Mrs. Williams frowned, the threads of Aaron's plan starting to weave together in her mind.With a final, triumphant smile, Aoran turned to his guard. "Wait until they leave before making the call," he commanded, the anticipation of his scheme evident in his voice.As the guard moved to leave, Aoran called out, his tone suddenly conspirato
As the car pulled away, Mrs. Williams took a deep breath, trying to steady her racing heart. She knew that the web of deceit she was weaving was becoming more dangerous than expected.Avery, lost in her own thoughts, barely spoke during the drive. Mrs. Williams, sensing her pain, decided to offer some comfort."Avery, I know this is hard, but you need to stay strong for Mia. We'll find a way to save her. I promise."Avery looked at Mrs. Williams, a flicker of hope sparking in her eyes."How can I stay strong when I've failed Mia so badly?" she asked, her voice cracking. "I was supposed to protect her, and now look what's happened. I'm her mother, but I've failed her. I'm not worthy of that title."Mrs. Williams reached out and touched Avery's shoulder gently.Mrs. Williams was about to reassure Avery,"You're not a failure, Avery. Aoran is ready to help..." when Avery's voice cut her off, the words "Grand mother!" ringing with frustration."Let's not talk about that," Avery snapped, h
Jeremy walked out of the Williams' garden, his rage building with each step he took. The image of Avery, devastated by their daughter's situation, and the sound of Mia's whimpering voice played on a torturous loop in his mind. Revenge against the kidnappers became his sole focus, his only motivation.As he walked, the air grew colder, the chill seeping into his bones, but it did nothing to quell the fire that burned within him. He knew he had to find a way to make the kidnappers pay, and he would stop at nothing to achieve his goal.Dialling Jefferson as usual but this time with anger and rage laced in his tone, Jeremy commanded, "The kidnappers has beaten more than they can chew! I want them apprehended in the next 24 hours. Do whatever you can to make sure those fools are exposed and brought to me!" "Yes boss!" Jefferson replied swiftly before Jeremy ended the call. Away from there, Avery's tears flowed in an unrelenting torrent as Mrs. Williams held her tightly, attempting to of