Perhaps Milena had planned this all along. Despite it being the dead of night, she was the only one there when they arrived at the Yurchenko family’s residence.
“My parents are out of town, and my brother’s tied up with work at the office, so he didn’t come home. I trust you don’t mind that I’m here all by myself?” Milena said with a smile, sitting in the living room in her bathrobe.
She didn’t reveal the slightest surprise at Aubree’s arrival.
Aubree fumed, ‘It’s obvious it was her doing
Aubree’s anger flared up instantly. She lunged forward and grabbed Milena. “Where’s Birgitte?”
“Birgitte? Who?” Milena asked, feigning innocence.
Aubree ground her teeth. It had been nearly twelve hours since Birgitte disappeared. Of course, she was frantic. All rationality vanished. Her other hand clenched into a fist, ready to swing, but Bowen caught her just in time.
JEasy now. The team is almost in position,” Bowen whispered in her ear.
If they laid a hand on Milena now, they’d be handing her the perfect weapon against them. If they got held back again, things would really get difficult.
Aubree steadied herself. She vowed that the Yurchenko family would pay for this.
Milena watched Aubree’s helpless fury with smug satisfaction, laughing until tears welled up in her eyes. “Oh, aren’t you the impressive one? You managed to pry Trevor away from me, so why don’t you work your magic to find Birgitte?
“Oh, it suddenly occurred to me. Your company’s CEO is called Birgitte, right? Since I’m older, let me play the elder sister for a moment and give you some advice. Next time, do your homework before hiring anyone. Her name isn’t Birgitte but Birdie.”
Aubree’s eyes burned crimson, streaked with furious, bloodshot veins, making her look utterly terrifying.
Aubree had her people track the Cherniavsky family’s movements the moment she realized something was wrong, but Milena had concealed Birgitte far too well. Normally, she could afford to be patient, but not now. Every passing minute meant greater danger for Birgitte.
Aubree closed her eyes briefly. “Proceed with the standard questioning.”
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