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.”

soon as the call ended, an unfamiliar number appeared on

it was

a lazy drawl, amusement lacing his tone as he greeted Lennon with a teasing,

Lennon’s heart clenched.

you kidnap Marie?”

Nikolas chuckled, “Marie.”

deliberate pause, he continued in a languid tone, “Looks like I got the right person. You still love her,

problem, take

let out a light laugh.

of taking her was to get to you.”

are you?” Lennon pressed.

added, “Tomorrow morning at eight. Come alone. If you call the police, she will

The next day…

building on the

but when the developer’s funds ran dry, the project was abandoned, leaving

notorious ruin.