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.

a safe return from such situations, let

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

left the safety of the police cruiser. “We’ll be hiding

determination, and restarted the engine of

Elton stepped out of his car, he was ambushed by not one but several

ransom, so you can’t do this!” Elton

But the kidnappers were

was taken, leaving behind a group of dumbfounded officers and an empty

it,” cursed one of the officers, his frustration palpable. “These crooks are too

moment before responding icily, “Indeed, they are taunting us. Get a team to check on all the ex-cons released in the last six months, especially those with robbery charges. I