Chapter 104
Rose tried to calm everyone down. “Hey, I’ll be okay. Everyone here today is just here for the engagement party, so Lizzy’s not in any real danger. She’s probably just being her played sail and wandered off outside the estate. This place is massive, so it’s not surprising we can’t find her right away. Let’s start by checking the security cameras.”
Allison jumped in, “My dad’s already on the cameras. Let’s split up and start searching. We should also ger more people to help look.”
Just then, a commotion erupted from the crowd ahead
They turned and fear washed over them, leaving them pale as ghosts
The big screen meant for the engagement ceremony was now showing a video of a kidnapped Lizzy crying her
heart out
“Daddy, Mommy, Allie, where are you? I want my mommy. Let me go!
“Mommy, a bad man took me away, please come save me!
On the screen, Lizzy was tied to a chair, tears streaming down her face.
Linda was so scared that her legs gave out, and she nearly fainted, but Allison caught her just in time, Lindaan “Allie, what are we going to do about Lizzy? Think of something. Linda sobbed, unable to string words together. “How could Lizzy be… kidnapped… I can’t…
Linda was overwhelmed with grief, “If anything happens to Lizzy, I don’t think
the…
“How did this happen? Aren’t all these guests supposed to be our family? How could someone kidnap Lizzy? Rose was bewildered.
Then, a distorted voice boomed through the PA system.
“Allison, if you want your sister to live, come to the rooftop.”
Allison froze for a moment, then bolted toward the elevator
Joshua raced after her, grabbing her arm. “Allie, don’t. It’s dangerous!
Allison fought to break free. I have to! They’re after me. If I don’t go, Lizzy’ll be in danger?
“Call the cops first, Joshua said, staying level–headed.
“You call them, but don’t stop me. Every second counts, and I can’t risk Lizzy’s life! Allison was on the verge of tears. ‘She got kidnapped because of me. I can’t just stand by and do nothing”
Joshua raised his voice and his grip was firm. “And you think risking your life is the solution?”
Just then, a man rushed over. “Sir, we’ve found Miss Lizzy. She’s on the top floor.”
Joshua ordered sharply, ‘Call the police.”
The man replied, “Already done. They’re on their way!
Joshua kept his cool, quickly hatching a plan. “Allie, they’re using Lizzy to get to you. Don’t fall for it. II mobilize all the security in the estate to head to the rooftop. You need to keep your head, okay?”
Allison’s hands were shaking with fear. “1”
Suddenly, a scream pierced through the hall.
Allison looked up sharply.
On the screen, a knife was now pressed against Lizzy’s neck.
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A hooded figure held the knife to Lizzy’s throat. “Allison, you’ve got five minutes. If you don’t come, your sister will pay the price!”
The moment those words were spoken, Joshua felt his hand empty.
Allison had used his distraction to break free and run.
