Kidnapping cases usually boil down to money or revenge. Joseph was pulling in a cool million a year as a top executive twenty years ago. But when he and Rose were found, all their valuables, like watches, necklaces, and wedding rings, were intact.

Their family and social connections were straightforward, and they were known for their kindness, never making enemies.

Leanne was a little girl then, too young to be kept out of the loop as the kidnappers tried to intimidate Joseph.

While tracing through those chaotic records, her memories gradually resurfaced.

She was locked in a tiny, windowless, dark storage room with her parents, curled up in her mother's embrace while rats scurried around in the darkness.

On the last night, the door opened, and a man stepped in. The harsh glow from the hallway cast his silhouette large and ominous. Joseph stood before them, spat on the ground defiantly, and landed a kick.

situation, wore a black mask and squatted down, tapping Joseph's face with a

doesn't care about

Mr. Richardson. It's to my profession and countless clients of VectorVista Bank. You see this as a power play, but those you crush with

or a hero

"Cooperating with me is your only chance to leave here alive. You think someone's coming to

for you. No one's going to

think it over

to run, her aunt's phone number, and the

to seek revenge

...

sushi for you," Amy burst through the door, placing

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