LOGIN"Yes... that's him.” Dan responded as his fingers flew across the keyboard as he searched through contacts. Suddenly, he stopped. His eyes lit up. “Boss, should I go ahead?” Alex looked up immediately. "You trust he can do this?" Dan nodded. “Yes, he is not a greedy type and he won't support Zenith in such a criminal act. Alex didn't hesitate. “Then get him here. Quickly." "Right away, sir." Dan pulled out his phone and dialed. The call connected after two rings. A cheerful voice answered. "Well, well... Danny boy." Baddie laughed. "What do I owe this call? Have you finally decided to leave the straight guys' club?" A few of the men in the room exchanged amused glances. Dan scratched the back of his neck. "Not yet, sweetheart. I'm still hopelessly straight." "Oh what a shame, you're missing out baby." Baddie sighed dramatically. "So... who needs company? You only call me when someone interesting is involved." Dan glanced at Alex before answering
Thomas hadn't even finished turning toward Dan before Dan spoke. "Already checking." The room waited silently.*** Meanwhile while they were at Alex’s side cracking their heads, Derby was boiling with anger after hearing that it was Hunter that kidnapped Lucas. Derby paced restlessly across her Hotel room. Her mind refused to slow down. Hunter. The name kept echoing in her head. The same number. The same pattern. The same nightmare.She stopped abruptly.Her eyes widened. “Does it mean she was involved in Lucas’s first kidnappings?” "Ouuh, aunt Larissa, I thought, I knew you. I thought I was working with you." Her face darkened with anger. "How dare you?" Her fingers flew across the screen as she dialed Larissa's number. The call connected almost immediately. "Hello." Larissa didn't get another word out. "How could you be this heartless?"Derby shouted. How could you stab me like this? I fucking trusted you. Why the heck are you punishing Lucas. He
“Yes, but we can’t trace the call’s destination.” Silence followed. The atmosphere inside Alex's office remained tense.Every passing minute felt like a race against time. Derby's voice came through the line, sharp with worry as her suspicion rose. "What else did you find out?" "The number used to call me is registered under the first name Hunter. It was the same name connected to Lucas's previous kidnapping." The room became quiet. Alex continued. "James was arrested alongside another accomplice." His eyes narrowed at the information. "Yet the person currently holding Lucas is using the same registered identity." Derby's breathing became audible."So you're saying..." "We're guessing this individual worked with James for him to have that same contact." A pause followed. Alex leaned back on his chair "Initially, I didn't want to involve the police." Caleb snorted. "Bad decision." Alex ignored him. "But I already contacted them regarding Hunter d
A long, disturbing sound came through as Lucas groaned tiredly. “Please, is he okay, did he need a doctor?” "You sound terrified." The voice chuckled. "I am terrified. Did he take anything bad? Is he really okay, please." Alex didn't even try to hide his fears. His eyes filled with tears. "Please, he's innocent." Another laughter sounded. "Yeah, he looks innocent. I didn't give him anything anyway and I don't think he needs a doctor." The man sounded entertained. "You know from when I knew him, he used to be innocent but not anymore because you've certainly taught him how to dance." The man said and laughed loudly. “Luc, I'm sure you can dance very well but I just promise not to touch you.” Alex felt physically sick. Every second Lucas spent with this man felt unbearable. Then suddenly, a noise came through the phone. A violent coughing sound. Followed by retching. The room froze, and Alex's heart raced. "Lucas?" No answer, only more coughing.Th
Derby continued. "I care about him." Her voice sounded sincere."Even if it hurts that he doesn't want me. I would never hurt him." A heavy silence followed Derby's last words. Then she sighed deeply. "Lucas is a good person." Her voice cracked. "They should have kidnapped you instead." The room went completely still.Every head turned toward the speakerphone. Even Thomas froze. "What the heck…" Caleb Benson exploded from across the room.Before he could finish, Sally slapped a hand over his mouth."Caleb." He glared at her, furiously. His eyes practically shooting fire. She glared right back. "Not now." Meanwhile, Alex lowered his head.To everyone's surprise, he didn't argue. Didn't defend himself. Didn't even get angry. Instead, he whispered, "Yeah." The room turned toward him. Alex's eyes were red from crying."You're right, Derby." His voice sounded hollow. "They should have taken me." Sally's face fell. Thomas looked away. Alex swallow
Alex quickly accessed the footage.First the reception area. He fast-forwarded, rewound, and checked every angle. Nothing. Lucas never entered.Alex's pulse pounded loudly in his ears. "No..." He switched cameras, to the parking lot. He rolled the footage backward. Minute by minute. Then he saw Lucas's car. Alex immediately sat forward."Come on..." The footage showed Lucas stepping out of the vehicle, smiling, completely unaware. Then a masked figure appeared.Moving quickly and purposefully. Alex's entire body went rigid."No..." The stranger grabbed Lucas from behind. A white handkerchief covered his mouth.Lucas fought. Alex could see him struggling. Could see the panic, the desperation, and the terror. Within seconds, Lucas's movements weakened. Then stopped. The masked man dragged him away. Alex watched at how Lucas was taken again. Silence filled the room. For a moment, Alex couldn't breathe. The blood drained from his face. His heart felt li
He stepped out, walked around the car, and carefully opened the door. The moment he unbuckled him, Lucas instinctively leaned into him. “Hey… we’re home,” Alex murmured but there was no response. Shaking his head affectionately, Alex slid one arm under Lucas’s knees and the other around his b
After breakfast, the tension didn’t disappear, it just settled into something quieter. Lucas stood first, gathering the plates before Alex could stop him. “I’ll wash,” he muttered. Alex didn’t argue. He simply rose and followed him into the kitchen.Water ran and porcelain clinked softly. Their s
The next morning, Lucas’s alarm buzzed just as Nathan finished showering. Steam still clung to the air, but to Lucas’s surprise, Nathan looked… fine…too fine, calm and collected as if the mess from last night had never happened. “Hey, sleepyhead. Good morning,” Nathan greeted lightly, voice ea
Instantly a mischievous grin curled his lips and he walked over to him. “My Lucas, is this fate or what.?” He walked around him, his eyes admiring. “Sweet bunny, your maker should have made you a woman because you're so damn beautiful. How I wish to kiss these beautiful small lips of yours.” He






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