Chapter 365:

“Understood. I’ll give the orders immediately,” Gordon replied.

He hesitated briefly before adding, “What about those kidnappers? How should we deal with them?”

Lucas considered for a moment before answering, “Leave the matter to Verena. Let her decide.”

“Yes, Mr. Clark.” With that, Gordon turned and left the office.

Lucas exhaled heavily, rubbing his temples before standing up.

He intended to head back to the house on the outskirts of the city, seeking some respite.

But as he approached the office door, his phone rang.

He answered the call.

has locked herself in the bathroom with the shower running. She won’t come out, and no matter how much I call her, she just says she’s fine. But

Lucas’ brows knitted tightly.

him, but he pushed it aside. He couldn’t ignore

on my way,” he said before ending the

Lucas drove directly to the

next story at

the hospital room, he found Ryan at the bathroom door, speaking softly yet urgently. “Verena, please come out. You’ve been in there too long. I’m

Verena’s weak voice responded, “I am fine. You don’t

his tone. “If you’re

quickly walked over, his voice firm. “Verena, open the

a moment before Verena’s faint reply

“If you’re not out

now!” Verena’s response

turned, sitting on the sofa without

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