Billionaire’s Ex-wife : Craving You

Chapter 114

RAVEL

PRESENT TIME

I can’t believe that this terrible situation is unfolding before my eyes.

After giving Hazel some sleeping pills to help her get some much–needed rest, I stepped out onto the balcony with a heavy heart to make some urgent phone calls. I carefully retrieved my phone from my pocket and dialed Lucas’s number. To my relief, he answered instantly, his voice filled with concern and anxiety.

When I broke the news to him about my daughter’s horrifying abduction, he expressed a strong desire to join me immediately. However, I made the difficult decision to ask him to remain behind with Elenor. I knew I needed someone I could trust to be close to her, especially because the person I had stupidly welcomed into our inner circle was now showing a sinister side, seemingly determined to harm my beloved sister.

“What’s going on, man?” Lucas inquired, his voice trembling with worry as soon as the call connected. “Please, tell me that they’ve found Hazel, and this is all just a dreadful misunderstanding.” In the background, I could distinctly hear Elenor’s concerned voice, questioning if I was the one on the line. Lucas reassured her before turning his attention back to our grim conversation.

“It’s no joke, Raymond,” I repeated with a heavy heart, my voice quivering. “My daughter, Hazel, has been kidnapped,” I confirmed with a profound sense of dread. Raymond couldn’t contain his frustration and muttered a string of curses under his breath in response to this horrifying revelation.

as I continued, “I need you to do something for me, Raymond. Please, step away from Elenor

brief pause on the other

“Sure thing man.”

out my request, he turned to Elenor, who was still in the background, and casually mentioned that he wanted to get a drink from the mini home bar. I listened closely as the sound of footsteps gradually faded, and the soft closing of a door confirmed that he was now in a private

I finally divulged what had been haunting me. “I think I know who’s behind this, Raymond,” I admitted. Raymond audibly inhaled sharply, clearly bracing himself for whatever unsettling information I was about to share. “They left a message for me, and I strongly believe that this is the handiwork of the mysterious messenger. I was told that this happened but I ignored the instruction given to

“Shit!” he exclaimed, his voice laced with anger and disbelief. “What are you going

with a mixture of fear. “Acknowledging that I understand their message would mean delving into the web of messages I’ve received over the years. It would also mean exposing the unsettling possibility that Hazel

weight of my dilemma. “I’m being forced to choose between protecting my wife and helping to find my daughter. If ‘dilemma had a human form, it would be me right now. I’m utterly lost, unsure of what to do or which decision to make.” The overwhelming sense of helplessness and uncertainty left me feeling utterly

“This is incredibly messed up, Ravel,” he empathized, his voice filled with genuine concern. “I strongly suggest you at least inform Hazel about this. She deserves to know what’s going on, especially when it concerns

that lay ahead. “Raymond, you don’t understand,” I replied, my voice tinged with a sense

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cell if it meant getting her back. I can’t bear to put her through

I knew he had promised to provide me with substantial information by the end of the month,

I’ll give him a call once we’re finished here,” Raymond assured me. I released a weary sigh, feeling utterly drained by the relentless series of events. “What are