Chapter 78 The Kidnapper
Chapter 78 The Kidnapper
The investigators standing around quickly moved aside, clearing a path.
Tess followed closely behind Finn.
The footage on the screen was just as Zane had said–dark and blurry. Even though the moment La was taken had been recorded, the quality was too poor to make out the abductor’s face.
When the video ended, a heavy silence fell over the room.
Tess felt her heart sink. She stared at the frozen final frame, refusing to give up, when suddenly her eyes narrowed.
“Wait!”
Her voice broke through the silence, drawing everyone’s attention.
Finn turned to her. She was practically sprawled over the desk, but her eyes lit up with urgency.
Here–this part. Brighten the screen and rewind just a little.” She pointed to a spot on the video, her voice brimming with hope
The tech, confused, nced toward Zane for approval.
Zane nodded, and the technician immediately started adjusting the footage.<fne9de> Checktest chapters at ?ovelFind</fne9de>
From the shadows, a small glimmer appeared.
“Zoom in,” Tess said, her voice trembling.
The technician, now understanding what she’d spotted, skipped asking for permission and quickly enhanced the image.
Finn leaned in beside her, squinting.
“A license te!” Tess gasped, her finger shaking as she pointed at the screen.
“Run this te! Someone find out who it’s registered to!”
Her voice cracked with emotion.
Finnmanded, “Go” The investigators hurried out of the room to begin the search.
As they wasted, Tess’s chest heaved. She was breathing heavily, her whole body tense.
Soot, someone returned.
“Mr. Lock it’s a temporary te”
Tess nearly copsed. Her knees buckled, and Finn reached out just in time to steady her.
His tonach was firm but warm. And in that moment, Tess could no longer hold back. She broke downpletely, sobbing uncontrobly
Her cries were row, filled with such grief they seemed to tear through the room: Finn’s chest tightened at the sound.
<i>“</i>Tess he tourmoured, his grip on her shoulders tightening.
She bat her lip hard, trying to suppress her voice<i>, </i>but tears still slipped through.
“Even a temporary te can be tracked” she said through clenched teeth Find out who registered it.”
Finn nodded sharply, his tone cold andmanding. Do it Now!
The team rushed out again
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Tess’s body was still trembling. Her fingers clenched tightly at Finn’s shirt–not out of trust, but out of sheer desperation and
rage.
Who had taken La?
Her hands were clenched so tight the veins stood out. Her eyes, shadowed by longshes, were dark with despair and fury. “They’ll handle it. I’m taking you home to get some rest,” Finn said, his voice softer now, almostforting.
But Tess shook her head. Her voice was hoarse. “No. I need to find La.”
They’ll need time to investigate. You’re still recovering from the drug; your body’s still weak. Don’t copse before we get
news.
His words were firmer now.
Tess froze.
I’ll tell you the moment we find out anything,” he added.
Her grip slowly loosened.
She slumped slightly, suddenly aware of the heavy fatigue in her limbs.
Was this a side effect of the drug?
She recalled Finn’s advice: what if she did copse right when La needed her?
Finn sensed her wavering and pressed the advantage. “I’ll have someone take you back to the vi. There’s a room prepared for you at Evermount Vi. The servant cleans it everyday.”
Tess lowered her head, lips pressed tightly together.
Take her. Finn ordered.
An investigator stepped forward respectfully, gesturing for Tess to follow.
The way Mr. Lock had just spoken, it was clear he adored his wife. The staff grew more cautious, their respect for her silently doubling.
Tess said nothing as she left but cast onest reluctant nce back through the ss.
As soon as she was gone, Zane shut the hotel doors firmly.
“What’s going on?”
The air around Finn shifted, the temperature seeming to plummet, like a towering iceberg–silent, imposing, and deadly cold.
Zane lowered his voice and leaned in. “Mr. Lock, that license te, it’s registered to the Hunts.”
Finn’s gaze darkened at this, his voice sinister and dangerous. “Max”
Zane pressed his lips together and said nothing. The hotel lobby had gone deathly still, smothered under the heavy pressure radiating from Finn.
Put us on the phone,” Finn said coldly, “I want to see exactly what he thinks he’s doing.”
His voice was like a de grinding out between his teeth–quiet, sharp, and chilling to the bone.
Everyone in the room involuntarily shuddered.
Meanwhile, at Hunt Group headquarters-
Max narrowed his eyes and tightened his hold on the child in his arms.
<b>His </b>usuапу <b>спагнана </b>мех
face, which stirred a deep, unwee irritation in him.
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