Abel repeatedly dialed the number he had jotted down from the landline on his phone but to no avail. The convoy of three cars sped along the road and reached Brookewater village in less than two hours. Darkness enveloped the countryside, with only a handful of streetlights illuminating the main road. The alleyways were even darker, especially in this remote town. The village where Kendra lived was the poorest in the area, with many of its inhabitants having already moved out and settled in other buildings. The remaining households consisted mainly of the elderly, sick, weak, and disabled people. Kendra’s house, like many others, was a small and old-fashioned building made of tiles. The bodyguards led the way with their flashlights and quickly located her house. However, when they opened the gate to the courtyard, it was pitch-black inside, and there was no sign of anyone being there.

“Ms. Kendra,” Luca asked cautiously, “are you inside?” But there was no answer. They entered through the open door and searched for the light switch.

Abel attempted to call her number once more. Suddenly, Luca noticed a cell phone ringing on the ground and retrieved it. “Sir, this is Kendra’s phone.”

Abel nodded, “She was able to call me before something happened.”

“We should search for her quickly,” Luca urged, “she shouldn’t have gone far with her child.”

Abel considered, “I have a feeling that she may have been abducted by someone.”

inquired, “Sir, do you

“Yes,” Abel confirmed.

contact the police?”

to inform Inspector Charles’s office first,” Abel directed, “it’s a matter concerning a mother and a

Charles, who was about to sleep, picked up Luca’s call since he held a higher status as the chief assistant of Struyria’s influential figure, Abel Ryker.

Inspector Charles acknowledged. “I will immediately

us as soon as they are found. Mr. Abel is waiting for your

it, Mr. Luca,” Inspector Charles reassured,

idle,” ordered Abel, “take two people to help

was also worried about Kendra and

and saw a sea of flowers. “Wow!” She exclaimed, “Who did this? Who is so kind-hearted and puts roses in front of

came from beside her, “Sam, do you like it?” Adrien appeared soon after

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