The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 324

They scoured the entire Brooks residence

Isolde was worn out, yet there was still no sign of Thaddeus

“See,I told you, Thaddeus really is missing” Isolde slumped onto the sofa and looked at Vivienne with wide, innocent eyes

Vivienne crossed her arms as her face took on a serious expression

Staying at the Brooks Mansion should have been the safest option for Thaddeus

The Brooks Mansion had a professional security system, and furthermore, she was around If anything were to happen, they would know immediately

Yet even with all these precautions. Thaddeus disappeared without a trace:

As Vivienne was deep in thought her phone rang

After checking, she saw that it was an unknown number

“Hello”

She put the phone to her ear only to hear a harsh voice, which was clearly modified Vivienne, there’s no need to look anymore. Thaddeus is with us now I won’t waste your time if you want to keep him alive, you must give me 10 million dollars I want cash

Vienne raised an eyebrow Her eyes didn’t even flicker as she agreed. “Okay”

The caller seemed taken aback by her straightforward response He coughed before saying, ‘Good at least you know what’s good for you

“But don’t even think about calling the cops If you do. I’ll make sure the kid pays

won’t call the cops. Vivienne replied calmly “But if Thaddeus is harmed in any way, I’ll make sure you become well acquainted with death himself ‘

Ten million. 10 million, whatever amount was not an issue for her

Money was a small matter However, if someone dared to hurt someone she cared about, it wouldn’t end with a visit from the cops

The person on the other end of the line felt a chill run down their spine but still feigned composure “Have the money ready by the end of today I’ll tell you where to drop it

off later

pompous demeanor, making it seem like if their instructions were not followed, Thaddeus might end

casually “But you’re asking for cash. Even the bank

out a second phone, and her fingers swiftly moved

paused then replied. Then by tomorrow! No more delays! I don’t care how you get it!

Vivienne glanced at the results displayed on her second phone

tracking had failed. They had used a counter–tracking system, making it impossible to locate

was a well–prepared

nodded thoughtfully it seemed that they hadn’t acted on a whim but had a detailed plan in place.

Isolde sitting nearby, tugged at Vivienne’s sleeve

the conversation over the phone, but from what Vivienne was saying, she

worry, he’ll

it. Those who dared to target Thaddeus were the ones making the biggest

“Vivienne

Vienne was thinking her next move, Judith came rushing in with the house staff “There’s a ransom note in our mailbox! It

million

A ransom

ransom note What was their endgame?

missing? This is a

wasnt a direct descendant of

love for Vivienne extended to those around her Now that Thaddeus had encountered trouble

the commotion and came out

i going on? A ransom note? Melissa and Timothy wieve the first down the stars. Their faces were a

cared most about

vas naturally solved

troubler Judith falled them an on the situation as she shook her head in

Paula tretiny betivo. She went to Havenwood a few days ago but hadn’t been abay

Riverwood she came to the Brooks

let any person with the last name Brooka have

as a scutul look adorned her face He’s

trouble for the

caldy but before she could say anything. Aath snapped. Thaddeus a Viveroes farztbee