Love At The Wrong Table

Just around the corner, Mackenzie unexpectedly collided with three unfamiliar men blocking her path.

She reflexively spun around, only to find another burly man blocking her retreat.

Confusion quickly consumed her thoughts. What’s going on? Is this planned? Who could have anticipated my presence at Jack’s housewarming banquet today and followed my every move?

“Hehe, Ms. Quillen. Please come with us obediently,” said one of the men with a

As they slowly closed in on her, seemingly ready to pounce at any moment, Mackenzie instinctively placed a protective hand over her abdomen. While she would typically resist or flee, she dared not move this time, worrying that any sudden movement would lead to unforeseen consequences.

Putting on a frigid expression, she asked, “Who’s behind your invitation?”

The men momentarily faltered, surprised by Mackenzie’s unexpected compliance.

“Ms. Quillen, you’ll learn once you get there. Cooperate with us, and we won’t resort to force.

“If you try to escape or call for help, we won’t take it lightly.

“We would deeply regret any harm befalling you.”

They weren’t just ordinary brutes; they were seasoned kidnappers, the very one had once abducted Ms. Beatrix.

protect her unborn child, Mackenzie gritted her

they began to move, Mackenzie stumbled

man asked warily,

fine. I just broke my heel. Let’s keep moving.” Feigning nonchalance, Mackenzie remarked as she took off

much attention to her outburst, reassured by their presence within the Tanner family’s

you hear Mackenzie scream just now?” Tommy’s sharp ear caught the sound. Astutely, he called out to Blake before darting

brat!” Blake begrudgingly

the scene, they found Mackenzie’s shoes deliberately arranged, pointing in the direction she

me to save her!” Tommy was familiar with such situations; after all, he was responsible for Mackenzie’s kidnapping last time. The weight of that past mistake still burdened him, driving his determination

involved. However, with Tommy already charging ahead, he had no choice

“Mackenzie!”

“Mackenzie!”

in search of Mackenzie. Thanks to their proximity to the beach, the streets among the buildings were blanketed with sand and dust, providing the perfect canvas for Mackenzie’s

Tommy showed remarkable intelligence beyond his years, enabling him to track the footprints and eventually succeed in finding

“Mackenzie!”

the looming danger, Tommy ran toward

“Tommy!”

her rescue, Mackenzie’s eyes lit up, and she was amazed by his intelligence. It was worth