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.

comforting, everyone knew the risks involved were immense. Even police officers couldn’t guarantee a safe return from such situations, let alone an unarmed middle-aged man like Elton.

come. They could only accompany Elton part of the way. As they neared the designated meeting spot,

Elton on the shoulder before he left the safety of the police cruiser. “We’ll

nodded, his jaw set with determination, and restarted the engine

soon as Elton stepped out of

I’ve brought the ransom, so you can’t

were stationed a fair distance away, sprinted toward the commotion upon hearing his cries. But the kidnappers were quicker, knocking Elton

money, too, was taken, leaving behind a group of dumbfounded

of the officers, his frustration palpable. “These crooks are too

developments. He was silent for a 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 suspect