Chapter 0310

[Hesperia, 15 Years Ago]

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“Leonardo, I don’t know what the hell you’re trying to do, but you’d better hand over my daughter. You know damn well that if anything happens to her, you and your family will pay dearly,” Marcus said, his voice cold and

malicious.

“Your daughter? She’s not your daughter! She’s Peter’s child–she’s my granddaughter!” Leonardo shouted, clutching Serenity tightly and covering her mouth to muffle her cries.

“Where were you for the past five years? It wasn’t hard to find Mary. I’m amazed you’re showing up now when you’ve always known about her existence and where she was,” Marcus said, inching closer to Leonardo.

“It doesn’t matter why I waited. She’s coming with me!” Leonardo replied, his voice trembling slightly as Serenity sobbed uncontrollably in his arms.

A few hours earlier, Valerie and Serenity had gone shopping for a backpack to prepare for Serenity’s first day of elementary school. They strolled through Maisie’s, a popular mall, enjoying the outing under the guise of buying school supplies. While gazing at the mall’s domed ceiling that simulated day and night, Valerie turned to show Serenity the effect, only to realize her daughter was gone.

she frantically searched the area, calling out Serenity’s name. She asked passersby if they had seen her daughter, showing them a recent photo on her phone. With her nerves fraying, she decided

Valerie’s unexpected call surprised him she never interrupted his work unless it was urgent. His gut told him something

Marcus answered, his

girl–she’s gone! I can’t find Serenity! Please, help me!” Valerie screamed into the

down. What happened? Where are you? I’m on my way. I’ll bring the team with me,” Marcus said, rising from the table and signaling to Frederick.

present were stunned as Marcus left abruptly, leaving Frederick to handle

Frederick asked, following him

said, his voice tight with panic as he headed

security team with you. Didn’t Valerie have someone with her?” Frederick

were going to meet in an hour,” Marcus replied, already distancing

you

help me search for her!”

Marcus arrived, Valerie had already -notified mall security, and police were combing the area.

but curiously, the cameras had malfunctioned

Chapter 0310

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