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?"

Georgia looked momentarily relieved 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

It was a perfect opportunity for someone with bad intentions to slip in unnoticed. Jamie's mind spun with terrifying possibilities, her chest tightening with dread.

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

view the footage, Jamie suddenly froze. Her heart clenched as she spotted Charlie in the distance. Without a second thought, she

to death!" Her voice trembled with

looked remorseful. "I'm sorry, Mom. I didn't mean to make you worry. I

hands clumsily wiped away her tears, his face

a teary smile, brushing her own cheeks.

Charlie had truly gone missing, the preschool would undoubtedly face

Georgia didn't

Charlie's family background,

during his enrollment. That had been enough to tip her off that his mother wasn't just another parent. Ever

of emotions, Jamie

Ben arrived and learned the full story, his expression darkened, and his demeanor turned cold. His silent fury

Jamie, however, didn't intervene.

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