Chapter 1107

A pause gave his next words weight as he added, “As for Carrie—we didn’t give birth to her or raise her. But if we’re the ones who rescue her, and once the Morrisons no longer need her, we can offer her a share of the inheritance. Asking her to help us in return shouldn’t be too much to expect.”

A few sentences from Jacob transformed a bleak situation into a promising opportunity.

Kelsey drew in a slow breath, finally composed. “You’re right. We can actually turn this around. We just need to move quickly and find Carrie before the others. As long as she stays alive, we still have a chance.”

Without a moment’s hesitation, Jacob tapped at his phone screen. “Everyone we have in Isonridge, even those waiting in the shadows, will be activated. In a town this size, Carrie won’t be able to disappear without a trace.”

Meanwhile, in another car…

the half-open window. Every breath of fresh air felt like a quiet victory. Sunbeams broke through the leafy branches overhead, their dance of gold and shadow gliding across her upturned

for so long. Desperation had pushed her into this mess. If there had been any other escape,

supposed to be golden. Those were meant to be the days filled with promise, not sorrow.

Carrie watched her closely, noticing a faint hope flicker across Lise’s expression. She finally asked, breaking the

Meeting Carrie’s eyes, she said, “Honestly, there’s a bigger game going on here—someone else calling the shots. Letting you walk away isn’t on the table. You’ll get a chance to call home, but money’s all you’re allowed to ask for. When

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option but to take Lise at her

hesitated before handing it over, and finally

it to Carrie. After a brief pause, she rattled off Reece’s number from memory. With his calm demeanor and practical mindset, Reece

sounded before the call went through. Lise’s expression was strained as she held the phone up to

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