Chapter 15

Grace spent a few more days in Flueca. One day, she came across an old beggar on the street. Feeling kind–hearted, she gave him some money.

The old man’s face lit up with gratitude. Then he started talking about his very sick granddaughter.

Grace felt a surge of pity. Using the translation app, she asked where the little girl was, thinking she might visit and help.

The old man, moved to tears, eagerly led the way. Despite his age, he walked briskly and soon left the bustling streets behind.

Grace followed, curious about where they were headed. But as she got closer, she suddenly felt dizzy, and everything went black.

When she woke up, she found herself in a dark, cramped room, barely able to move. She glanced around and listened closely–faint sobs of women, a wet floor, and cold water soaking her feet.

It hit her–she’d been kidnapped and was locked in some underground cell.

Grace had heard about shady businesses targeting lone travelers. She forced herself to stay calm and think of a way out. She tried reaching for her phone but realized her hands and feet were tightly bound.

Suddenly, the quiet room exploded with screams, followed by

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men yelling and laughing–a

a call from Theo at three in the morning.

is missing!” Theo’s voice was urgent.

from his desk, grabbing his coat.

and the tracker we put

police right away. I’ll hop on the next flight.” Lewis kept his voice cool

keep a close eye on her and even got her to agree to wear

the tracker was offline, Grace must have been in a spot with a signal

his old business partner, Frank Donovan, in Flueca. They weren’t that close, but Lewis was willing to do

bloodshot eyes, he went straight to the police station

said, “Mr. Morton, I’ve told the cops, but they’ve got nothing. The crucial 24–hour window to

turned and silenced him with a

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open, dropped Frank’s name, and was led

got some leads. Our team is

around the office, barely keeping it together. “Any news yet?”

chief just shook his head,

Rico a call,” Lewis ordered.

a madman, ready to take on any job, but never for cheap. Shortchange

involved with someone like Rico would risk Lewis’s future,

Theo was about to make the call, the police

chief hung up the phone, looking troubled. “We found the place, but the kidnappers rigged it with explosives. We can’t promise Ms. Parrish is safe,” he

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