Chapter 1643

Ben nearly walked out of the company the moment he learned Charlie was missing. Unfortunately, he was in the middle of a crucial meeting when the call came in.

As Ben rose to leave, the board members exchanged nervous glances and scrambled to stop him.

"Mr. Lucas, where are you going?"

"You can't leave now! This issue hasn't been resolved yet. Without a clear direction, how can we proceed?"

Their frantic objections only made Ben's temper flare. Shooting them a sharp glare, his icy tone silenced the room. "I have more important matters to attend to. This discussion can wait."

The board members gaped, but Ben didn't give them a chance to argue further. He strode out, leaving behind a roomful of frustrated sighs and resigned faces.

*

Meanwhile, Jamie arrived at the preschool, her face pale and her steps quick. She spotted Miss Georgia pacing nervously and hurried over. "Miss Georgia, have you found him yet?"

at Jamie's arrival, but her expression quickly shifted to one of guilt and anxiety. "Not yet. I've searched everywhere, but I can't figure

unnoticed. Jamie's mind spun with terrifying possibilities, her chest tightening with dread. But she forced herself to stay calm. "Let's check the

The cameras! I'll go now!" Miss Georgia slapped her forehead, berating herself for not thinking of it

suddenly froze. Her heart clenched as she spotted Charlie in

Her voice trembled with relief and lingering

Mom. I didn't mean to make you

away her tears, his face full of

brushing her own cheeks. "Mommy's just happy I found

If Charlie had truly gone missing, the preschool would undoubtedly face

Miss Georgia didn't

of Charlie's family

his enrollment. That had been enough to tip her off that his mother wasn't just another parent. Ever since, Miss Georgia had made it a point to

much searching and a rollercoaster of emotions, Jamie finally

full story, his expression darkened, and his demeanor turned cold.

Jamie, however, didn't intervene.

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