Chapter 115
Chapter 115
“Don’t worry, I can afford ranson, Victor said. “I can have someone transfer it immediately!
Keith looked slightly pissed off by Victor then said calmly, Time, Since you can raise the money, prepare it as soon as possible. Time is tight–any delay could complicate things”
Victor was taken aback, then nodded repeatedly. “Okay, withdraw the cash right away”
Keith added. “I’ll arrange for another team to ambush outside the factory in advance to ensure Leon’s safety
Victor subconsciously clenched his fists at this “What do you mean?” he asked.
Keith replied, “Kidnappers are greedy, but they aren’t necessarily trustworthy.
Then Keith turned away from him and patted Serena’s shoulder, “Leon is y right, we can definitely rescue him-
young–they won’t hurt him easily. My people will be in positio
in position, if we time it
“Mr. Brannon, thank you,” Serena choked out. Keith had helped her again in her most helpless moment, and she didn’t know how to repay him
“You don’t need to,” Keith leaned down, looking into her eyes. “Trust me Leon will be fine.”
He watched her flustered face, where tears had smudged her delicate makeup. She bit her lower lip, struggling to hold back sobs, but her shoulders trembled uncontrollably.
Serena nodded firmly. Though bears blurred her vision, the panic in her heart was gradually soothed.
Beside them, Victor gritted his teeth, glancing at Keith but saying nothing.
The next noon, cold wind poured through the broken windows of the abandoned factory on the outskirts, carrying a biting chill and a faint sense of Uncase,
“Are we there?” Serena asked in a low voice, unconsciously clutching her sleeve.
“Not yet, but soon. Don’t worry–Leon will be okay,” Keith said calmly, gripping the steering wheel. Just then, Victor’s phone vibrated. His hand jerked, nearly dropping the phone.
Serena’s heart skipped a beat at the vibration. She held her breath and looked at Victor nervously. Keith’s gaze sharpened. “Stay calm,” he reminded softly.
Victor tried to steady his trembling hand. He knew he had to stay calm–any mistake could put Leon in danger. Shaking, he answered the call
“Listen up–drop the money inside, then get out. Got it?” The man’s rough voice on the other end was thick with impatience.
“I have the money. I promise to do as you say. Please don’t hurt my child,” Victor said.
“Cut the crap and do as told,” the kidnapper interrupted.
Hearing Victor’s trembling voice and the kidnapper’s harsh reply, Serena’s heart clenched. Victor was too emotional–this would only ander the kidnappers and harm Leon,
She couldn’t let this continue. Snatching the phone from Victor, she said, “We need to confirm our
our son is safe.”
The other end paused for two seconds, clearly caught off guard by the new voice. Then the kidnapper sneered, “We haven’t killed him yet–consider that
mercy.”
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Chapter 115
Serena pressed, “Let the child speak, diferwise, wm
arantee the money will reach
The kidnapper seemed subdued. After brief arguing and noise, she heard a scht, trembling breath
“Leon?” At the familiar, childish breath, Serena’s heart lurched. She instinctively leaned toward the phone,
Victor moved even tastes, leaning forward with desperate eyes. He gripped the text armrest so tightly he seemed on the verge of tears.
Serena said shakily, “Leon, it’s Mom. Don’t be afraid–I’m coming to save you”
The little boy on the line was still sniffling.
“Leon, don’t be scared.” Serena tried to sound grulle, but tears welled in her eyes. Gritting her teeth to stay calm, she said, “I’m here. Can you calm down
for me?”
“Mom” Finally, she heard Leon’s terrified cry. “Get me out
“Enough” The kidnapper interrupted roughly, making Leon flinch, Before hanging up, he ordered, “Drop the money and get out of here nove
The air froze. The three exchanged glances, and Serena felt her heart pounding painfully.
“Take the money out,” Keith finally broke the silence, parking the black car in front of the factory’s rusty gate
Victor was visibly tense. He hurriedly grabbed the money case, his breathing unsteady.
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