Ben nearly walked out of the company the moment he learned Charlie was missing. Unfortunately, he was in the middle of a crucial meeting when the call came in.

As Ben rose to leave, the board members exchanged nervous glances and scrambled to stop him.

"Mr. Lucas, where are you going?"

"You can't leave now! This issue hasn't been resolved yet. Without a clear direction, how can we proceed?"

Their frantic objections only made Ben's temper flare. Shooting them a sharp glare, his icy tone silenced the room. "I have more important matters to attend to. This discussion can wait."

The board members gaped, but Ben didn't give them a chance to argue further. He strode out, leaving behind a roomful of frustrated sighs and resigned faces.

*

spotted Miss Georgia pacing nervously and hurried over. "Miss

relieved at Jamie's arrival, but her expression quickly shifted to one of guilt and anxiety. "Not yet. I've searched everywhere, but I can't figure out where he's gone." Hearing

was a perfect opportunity for someone with bad intentions to slip in unnoticed. Jamie's mind spun with terrifying possibilities, her chest tightening with dread. But she forced herself to stay calm. "Let's check the security cameras," she said

Miss Georgia slapped her

as she spotted Charlie in the

death!" Her voice trembled with

sorry, Mom. I didn't mean to make you worry. I promise it won't

clumsily wiped away her

brushing her own cheeks.

in relief. If Charlie had truly

know the full details of Charlie's family background, the school administration had been unusually cautious during his enrollment. That had been enough to tip her off

of emotions,

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