Chapter 27%
The night before, Desmond called the Jasper estate.
“Lottie’s disappearance somehow connected to your illegitimate sam?” he asked, barely holding back his an
James’s expression darkened. “What? Charlotte’s missing? Did you call the police?”
“It was the police who called me to confirm she’s missing.” Desmond said through gritted teeth. “We’ve tried calling her over and over again, but her phone keeps going straight to voicemail. Kena and I have already searched her apartment and her law firm. She’s nowhere to be found.
His voice trembled with fury. “And where’s Sean right now? Lottie’s missing
g and he’s not out there looking for
“We just found out she’s missing,” James replied. “Sean’s still at the office working. He probably doesn’t know yet. I’ll notify him right away. Try not to panic. I’m sure she’ll be okay. Maybe her phone died. She might contact you once she gets it charged ”
“Phone died? We’ve been searching all night and haven’t seen a trace of her. That’s easy for you to say when it’s not your kid. You people don’t seem to care at all!”
“Desmond, calm down-”
“Calm down? How do you expect me to stay calm? Desmond’s voice rose to a furious shout. “If your Sean suddenly vanished, could you stay calm?
James rubbed his temple, clearly distressed “Let’s wait and hear what the police have to say
Lilian, who had been sitting beside him, had heard most of the heated conversation. Her expression grew anxious as she pieced together what was happening
She had always liked Charlotte, practically treating her like a daughter. Now, learning that Charlotte was missing, worry flooded her chest *What’s going on? Lottie’s missing?” she asked urgently.
James ended the call with Desmond and nodded. “Yes. Desmond said they’ve been trying to reach her all night, but there’s no sign of her
“Did they call the police?”
“Does Sean know? Call him right away. He needs to help with the search,”
Sean got straight to the point. “Dad, I’m sure you’ve heard, Lottie’s missing. She’s been kidnapped”
Soun’s voice was low and strained with exhaustion. “It’s Joseph Ford. I’m heading home right now. Don’t panic, and whatever you do–don’t call the
Verify captcha to read the content
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The Betrayed Heiress Is Now the CEO’s Obsession