"Carrie isn't there?!"

Upon hearing the grim news, Bella and Justin panicked.

"She's not! I've searched everywhere, but she's nowhere to be found!" Yasmin's voice carried a hint of tears.

Bella forced herself to stay calm, softening her tone to soothe Yasmin's emotions.

"Yasmin, earlier, you only told us that the kidnappers might've taken Carrie to the abandoned factory in the western suburbs. Now, tell me everything that happened. Who told you they took Carrie there?" "Mr. Ralph and I had nearly caught up with the kidnappers. But the same assassin who took Carrie last time came out and blocked our way!"

"Him again?!" Bella felt her heart clench.

The image of Carrie's sketch, which eerily resembled her brother, Hugh, flashed in her mind.

"I couldn't beat him, so Mr. Ralph decided to hold him off while I went to rescue Young Madam!"

she secretly told me the kidnappers took Young Madam to the factory and urged me to hurry there. I thought she was an ally, but it was a ruse. It was a diversion tactic! She sent me away to make it easier to attack Mr. Ralph! Ms. Thompson... I'm such

fine. He's already leading a team toward the location. Don't worry. Don't blame yourself either." Justin's deep, calm voice patiently reassured

sudden realization struck her. She asked urgently, "What did

a mask, but her eyes left

said, "They looked very much like

"I see."

nerves finally relaxing a bit "Yasmin, she's our ally. I can't reveal her identity for her safety, but believe the information she gave you is real

Justin had already figured out the woman's

"If the information is accurate, why can't

only overheard certain details and missed the specifics. But

area is remote and desolate. There's nothing but that factory, with no residential areas or other buildings nearby. Search

"Alright!"

couple exchanged a knowing look

this or the previous time, Christopher had always been

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