Chapter 86 Convinced
Chapter 86 Convinced
Neighbors hurried forward, their faces full of concern as they helped Erin to her feet.
She clung tightly to the woman who steadied her, as if holding on for dear life.
“I… she began to speak, but then a voice cut through the crowd.
“Zoey!”
Ronald called out with practiced ease, greeting the woman like an old friend.
“Well, if it isn’t Ronald.
“It’s been a while. What have you been up to?
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“I took your advice and had my grandson switch jobs early. Turns out his old boss actually ran off with thepany’s money. All those stock options? Just lies.”
“That chess move you taught mest time? I studied it for days. We should y again soon.”
“You were right, Ronald. Without my useless son messing up the messages between me and my daughter- inw, our fights have dropped by half.”
“Ronald…”
The older neighbors, who had been surrounding Erin, shifted their attention to Ronald and responded warmly.
From financial advice to everyday tips, Ronald had helped nearly every elder in the neighborhood. That earned him their trust and loyalty.
Erin’s face paled as she watched the scene, her brief hope fading into deep worry.
She regretted sending her bodyguard away just to keep the Jackmans from tracking her.
Her eyes darted around frantically as she tried to flee.
But Ronald kept his gaze locked on her and made no move to let her go.
“Everyone, you need to be careful if you see this woman around,” Ronald warned, pointing directly at Erin.
All eyes turned back to her.
She froze mid–step, panic rising fast.
She tried to speak, but Ronald cut her off sharply.
“I don’t know this woman at all. But she acted like she was family with CeeCee when she came <b>over </b>yesterday. Today, she came looking for me while CeeCee was out.
“Maybe she thinks the innocent, charming <b>act </b>would work on me because I’m <b>a </b>young man. The moment we met, she started spreading nasty rumors about CeeCee and tried to cozy up to me like <b>a </bmon
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“But the hallway was so dark, I thought this woman was a mugger, so I had to defend myself. Then she screamed bloody murder and ran away, so I came after her.”
Ronald spoke fast, his face showing fake hurt.
He was handsome and smooth with his words, and over time, he had won over every elder in the neighborhood.
No one doubted him. They all looked at Erin with suspicion and doubt.
Everyone knew Ronald lived with his “sister“. Though no one knew her real name, they knew both were orphans.
Two young people living in such a run–down building, especially in the worst stairwell, earned the neighborhood’s sympathy.
So when Erin stirred up trouble, no matter how innocent or pitiful she looked, no one took her side.
“She’s young and beautiful, but guess that beauty is only skin–deep.”
“What kind of woman does things like that? Her parents would be ashamed.”
“Get out of our neighborhood! If <b>I </b>see you again, I’m going to teach you a lesson you deserve.”
The neighbors, fired up, pushed Erin roughly toward the exit, some even spitting at her in anger.
Erin had never been so humiliated before.
Since returning to the Jackmans, she had always been the center of attention wherever she went.
But now, her greatest strength failed her against a group of stubborn old folks.
She stood there, disheveled and defeated, her dark eyes burning with a rage that felt ready to ignite the entire run–down neighborhood.
She took several deep breaths to calm herself. Then she looked up toward the nearby street.
A weathered utility pole held a security camera that still worked. It captured the exact spot where she stood.
After a pause, Erin began walking toward the camera.
Just as she reached the street, a white van without a license te pulled up beside her.
Three men, faces hidden behind hats and masks, jumped out. They grabbed Erin before she could react
and forced her into the van.
The whole scene unfolded in less than ten seconds. Even if passersby noticed, they had no time to <b>stop </b><b>it </b>and could only call the police/
Within 30 minutes, the Jackmans had learned Erin had been kidnapped.
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Andrew, in the middle of apany meeting, dropped everything and barked onders Find out who the kidnappers are. How dare they touch my daughter on my turf
Liam, a racing fan, skipped his race and ran multiple red lights on the way home. If I find out whethe kidnappers are, they’re done for!”
Even Benjamin, who always put thepany first, rushed back with Daphne. ‘How dare they touch my daughter! They think we’re easy prey?”