The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2603

“No, Daddy, please don’t go,” Mara sobbed, collapsing to the floor in a heap, feeling utterly powerless as she watched Elton’s retreating figure.

Why? Am I not your child too? Why is it always Victoria you choose over me?

Her eyes clenched shut, tears streaming down her cheeks, a silent testament to her anguish.

The school counselor noticed Mara’s distress and gently helped her to her feet.

“There, there, don’t you worry. Your dad will come back safe and sound,” she said, handing Mara a cup of water to soothe her cold hands.

guarantee a safe return from such situations, let alone an unarmed middle-aged man like Elton. He was clearly prepared for the

and the other officers were bustling about, making arrangements for what was to come. They could only accompany Elton part of the way. As

before he left the safety of the police cruiser. “We’ll be hiding out nearby,

and restarted the engine of

went awry. As soon as Elton stepped out of his car, he was ambushed by not one but several

brought the ransom, so you can’t

hearing his cries. But the kidnappers were quicker, knocking Elton out cold and speeding away with him before anyone could

a group of dumbfounded officers and

officers, his frustration palpable. “These crooks are too brazen.

“Indeed, they are taunting us. Get a team to check on all the