Chapter 120

Chapter 120hitting the marble tiles and a serious expression on her face, Amelia walked down the lobby of her
company, and
reflection of a man with a mask and hat on in the rearview mirror.
today.” A deep, dark voice came out from the driver’s seat.
unlocked, and she was about to make a run for
wheel asked as he started the car engine.
lunch break had led her to get
and cried out, “How much do you want?!”
“It’s always about money with you shitty rich folks… What a bunch
suppressed her anger and mumbled, “Look-”
could struggle or scream, he pressed it to her
to consume her when it was one o’clock and Melina had
stormed into the living room, walked over to the couch, and popped down on it.
sighing out his frustration and closing his eyes in the process, letting
and asked her grandson, “What’s the matter?”
“It’s Iris,” Josh sighed, rubbing his temples and closing his eyes
ten o’clock to go on a brunch datenothing, and now I just don’t know where to look anymore.” “Have you checked with
the living room.
looking at his father with a raised eyebrow
“Your mother went out to look for your sister, and now,
confusion showing on her features.
anyone’s calls,” Dean said.
“Iris is missing too.
that she was supposed to have brunch with…” “Martha’s phone is also off, and she promised to also
call me
minutes passed of them thinking about it
“No!” Madam Jewel blurted out, causing everyone to turn their heads toward her.
“No.
a coincidence, and if they will turn
and saw Dean and Josh, lying on the couch, their eyes
asked, walking towards them.
“No, Why?” Dean mumbled, giving his brother side eyes.
o’clock for Madam Zana’s granddaughter’s wedding this Saturday andTurning his head to give his uncle a dull glare, Josh sighed and said, “Iris is missing
slightly in worry as she asked,
Martha are missing… Also, Iris! What the hell is going on?!” Speechless as
patience long gone.
low.
his face, Madam Jewel’s phone rang and, grabbing it, she answered right away without even
“Hello?” She said.
lunch and she has not returned to the office yet.
it is off… I was wondering if she’s home.” Amelia secretary’s voice echoed from the other end.
Jewel put down her phone and looked at everyone around her wide-eyed in silence until Dean broke it,
asking, “What
and let out, “We are going to the police station now! This is nonsense!” The calmness
Elijah, laying on his couch, and
chief constable, a small smile tugging at the corner of
him to believe I am doing everything to get Elmer out.’
“You drank my coffee, ate
Bamford said, crossing his arms against his chest.“Ask, ‘how’s the family?” Elijah responded nonchalantly.
here as an effort to bond with you…”
“Haha, you are funny.” When Elijah beamed at his face.
“Madam, please slow down.
My boss has a guest!” The sound of Mr.
glared at the door.
with Mathew, Eli, Tommy, Dean, and Josh, all six of them stopping when they saw Elijah
men looking so comfortable in each other’s presence.
made Elijah stare away from her and peeked at his screen, seeing
in his favor, he needed more to bargain with and have the entire family in his grip.
“Thank you… Tie them up and sent me pictures.
Then wait until my next instruction.
his hideouts.” Elijah texted back, giving Madam Jewel a side-eye.
“How can I help you all?” Mr.
closed the door.
in her eyes, wondering if Elijah came to report Peach’sRemember?” Mr.
he could come up with for Elijah chilling in his office.
report Peach’s kidnapping but to talk about Elmer.
willing to drop the charges against Elmer for Peach’s safe return.
thought, staring at Elijah.
“Yes, boss.
on all his hideouts to see which one he’s using now… After I
novelbinhas my daughters, granddaughters, and daughters-in-law?’ Madam Jewel thought, feeling more fearful
by the minute.