Seth''s eyes narrowed slightly as he inspected the ID; it was fake, confirming his suspicion about the


    visitors. He returned the ID without revealing his realization and subtly signaled toward a hidden spot


    with his other hand.


    They had a team positioned here specifically to ensure Nn and Lana''s safety, determined not to let


    any potential threat into the kindergarten.


    A responding whistle came from the hidden spot upon receiving Seth''s signal.


    "Now, can I go in?" the visitor asked, visibly growing impatient. The teacher''s been gone a while. He


    knew that if they don''t do something soon, they would blow their cover.


    Anne came back, yelling, "Don''t open the gate! The Wi-Fi is working, and there''s something off about


    these people."


    The visitor frowned. He had hoped to sneak in without causing a scene, but now he saw no other


    option but to use force.


    He banged on the gate, frustrated, and told his group, "We''ll break in. We have to catch them."


    With that, four more people got out of the vehicle, looking threatening and ready to climb over the


    kindergarten''s gate.


    But before they could react, another group of people appeared suddenly and overwhelmed them. They


    were pushed into the same van, which then sped away.


    Anne stood there, stunned, unable toprehend what had just happened.


    "Ms. Morrison, are you okay?” Principal Laura Sullivan noticed Anne''s distress and approached her.


    "Ms. Sullivan, l-l..." Anne struggled to find the words.


    Laura remainedposed. "It''s okay, just take a moment and then get back to your work." "Okay,"


    Anne replied, sounding dazed, before walking away.


    Laura nced toward the gate, having witnessed the events herself, and could guess what had


    happened. She shook her head and sighed in relief internally, ''Thank goodness Mr. Johnston had


    arranged for protection.''


    Nn watched everything happen. He was on his way to the bathroom when he saw it all from the


    hallway.


    "I guess Mommy and Daddy are dealing with the bad guys," Nn whispered. "I hope they''re okay.”


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    Even though he was worried, Nn knew he had to stay out of trouble. He had to keep himself and


    Lana safe so he wouldn''t add to Jared and Nicole''s worries.


    He went back to the ssroom quietly, not telling Lana about what had happened. He made sure she


    stayed with him the whole time.


    ****


    In Mecrounia, Charlie received Seth''s report, his face turning grim.


    "That bastard really tried to go after Nn and Lana," Charlie muttered angrily.


    "He has kidnapped Nicole. What won''t he do?" Doretta said. She was relieved that Nn and Lana


    were safe; otherwise, Nicole''s situation would be even more difficult.


    "Did she send any new instructions?" Charlie asked, his tone growing impatient. He felt they needed to


    resolve this quickly, as the danger remained.


    "No," Doretta shook her head helplessly, guessing Nicole was waiting for the right moment but unsure


    what that moment was or when they should act.


    "Proceed as she requested,” Jared suddenly said sternly.


    Charlie and Doretta looked at Jared and firmly responded, "Yes, Mr.


    Johnston."


    Seeing Jared about to leave, Charlie asked, "Where are you going?" "Don''t follow me," Jared left them


    with three words before departing.