First Love's Return, Heiress Strikes Back

Chapter 419

Meanwhile…

The moment Lennon received a call from Fiona and learned that Mariela was missing, his first thought was Nikolas.

Since returning to America, Nikolas had been keeping a low profile, using forged identity documents and phone numbers registered under someone else’s name.

Lennon had no way to contact Nikolas. He could only wait for Nikolas to reach out first.

But he couldn’t wait, not even for a second.

The thought of Mariela being in danger made Lennon’s vision blur. A dull ache spread through his chest, his breathing turning labored.

Forcing himself to stay calm, he pulled out his phone and made a call.

“I need to see Bruce.”

call ended, an unfamiliar number appeared on

told him it was Nikolas. Lennon answered immediately.

evening.” The man on the phone spoke with a lazy drawl, amusement lacing his tone as he greeted Lennon with

Lennon’s heart clenched.

kidnap Marie?”

Nikolas chuckled, “Marie.”

pause, he continued in a languid tone, “Looks like I got the right

you have a problem, take it on me. Don’t

out a light

The whole point of taking her was to get to you.”

you?” Lennon

at eight. Come alone. If you

The next day…

on the outskirts of a border

but when the developer’s funds ran dry, the project

notorious ruin.