The Silent Wife

Chapter 225

When Rachel heard the familiar voice, her hands trembled. “Samuel!”

Meanwhile, Frankie sensed that something was off and asked, “What’s wrong, Miss Hudson? What happened?”

“Samuel’s…” As she was about to explain, she remembered the kidnapper’s warning, so she immediately stopped. After all, she was reminded of the incident with her grandmother, and all she could feel in that instant was panic.

“What about Samuel?”

Since she was too panicked to explain anything, Rachel grew impatient while waiting for the elevator and turned around before she stormed toward the staircase. On the other hand, Frankie couldn’t even stop her.

“President Burton, Miss Hudson just received a call and rushed off. Something seems to have happened to Samuel.” Upon returning to the office, Frankie relayed the situation to Justin.

The latter asked doubtfully, “What can possibly happen to that brat?” The brat’s always acting as if he’s a grown-up, running to my home to look for me and all that. Even if he were to bump into a trafficker, he’d be the one to traffic the trafficker.

“I’m not sure either, but it seemed urgent. Perhaps something has really happened to him. Why don’t we send someone to check it out, President Burton?”

As he scowled, Justin suddenly remembered the phone call from earlier. Instantly, he gripped the pen in his hand. To the outside world, Samuel was his own son-he was being kidnapped!

Meanwhile, Rachel phoned Julian as she rushed to the abandoned theater in Eastown. “Hello? Are you at my place? Is Samuel at home?”

“I was going to ask you if Samuel went out by himself. There’s no one here.”

Upon hearing Julian’s words, Rachel affirmed the kidnapper’s threats.

“What’s wrong, Chris?” Julian queried as he sensed something wrong with her tone.

“Nothing. There’s something I need to do. I’ll talk to you later.” Upon finishing her sentence, she quickly hung up on him.

calls, she didn’t dare to tell him about Samuel’s kidnapper. Otherwise, the kid would

the cab started navigating

the old theater, the complementing tall trees were left unmanaged. Nonetheless, they had grown quite healthily as the rich leaves shielded the sunrays. Despite being the afternoon, the place was so dark

into the theater. In the spacious hall,

entered the building as her concerned voice echoed

there was no one to be seen. After countless shouts, the speakers in the corner suddenly sounded with piercing static noises that would force frowns on faces.

the stage full of fixtures, a figure showed up from backstage, and he was followed by two men that

felt a chill. How is he already out

the wound on his face was still visible as the bruise under his eye made him appear even more

to see me, Mrs.

Justin and I divorced five years ago. I bear

her could ever cause such big trouble that the man would come to her himself. Hence, it was obvious that the feud was between him and Justin, and that

continued, “Six years ago, you guys played me like a fool; six years later, you guys managed to clown me once more! What

you are talking about, Mr. Wayne, but Samuel

If Justin fails to come and kneel before me, I’ll feed the boy to the sharks. You better believe it!” As he finished speaking, another bodyguard appeared from backstage

Samuel let out a muffled sound. Since his mouth was taped,

sight of her tormented son devastated her, Rachel charged toward the stage. However, she was easily

a boy! What did he do to deserve being tortured like

go? What leverage would I have on you if I were to let him go? That sh*t you two pulled off years ago

have no idea what you’re talking about! Justin and I divorced

up. And

hell do

Justin? I want to see

come. Samuel’s