Trapped with My Billionaire Ex-Husband by Mariya Mercedes

Chapter 79

BLAIRE

A horrific sight welcomed me as soon as I stepped out of the car. We weren’t able to get inside the gate because it was blocked by police cars parked outside the mansion. There was a long yellow tape barracading the entrance.

“Excuse me, sir. You can’t come inside. There’s an active investigation going on inside.” One of the police officers stopped us from entering the scene.

“I’m the owner of the house,” Sebastian introduces himself.

As soon as he heard that, he quickly raised the yellow tape so we could pass by. I immediately ran to the gate, but I was startled when I saw the blood sca ttered all over the ground. My eyes were filled with terror when I saw them carrying a dead body.

“Blaze…” I uttered my son’s name in fear.

“Who’s the officer-in-charge?” Sebastian asked one of the officers. He wrapped his arm around my shoulder and squeezed me gently. He then guided me as we followed one of the officers, leading us to the one in charge.

“Mr. Foster?” the officer-in-charge asked.

“Yes, that’s me. What happened here?”

The officer-in-charge was about to answer when I interjected.

“Where’s my son?” I asked. It may be as cold as it sounds, but I don’t really care about the details. All I want to know is to find my son.

He didn’t get a chance to answer it again when Candice rushed through the door.

“Blaire!” she called me out. “I’m sorry I couldn’t protect him,” she said, bursting in tears. She looked terrible. She had busted lips, and her face was covered in bruises.

“What’s going on, Candice? Are you alright?” I asked frantically, my voice laced with worry. “And where’s Blaze?”

Candice’s expression crumbled as she struggled to find the words. “I tried to stop them,” she began, her voice trembling with fear and anguish. “But they… they shot

1/8

Dreame

O

15:23 Mon, 11 Mar

Chapter 79

Clifford, and they… they killed the guards.”

48%

My heart ski pped a beat at her words, a cold shiver running down my spine. “Oh my go d,” I gasped, my eyes widening in shock. “Where’s Clifford now? Is he going to be alright?”

“He’s been rushed to the hospital,” Candice replied, her voice choked with tears. “But I haven’t heard anything since they took him away.”

“They… they came for Blaze,” Candice continued, her voice trembling as she recounted the harrowing events. “They were demanding something; I don’t know what. Clifford tried to intervene, but they shot him.”

+5

Tears streamed down Candice’s face as she struggled to compose herself. “I tried to reason with them, but they were relentless. They took Blaze and… and they left. I’m so sorry, Blaire. I tried to protect him, but I couldn’t.”

My heart clenched at Candice’s words; the weight of her anguish was almost suffocating. “It’s not your fault, Candice,” I reassured her, my voice barely above a whisper. “We’ll find him. We have to.” Determination burned within me as I vowed to bring my son back, no matter the cost.

“We’re already analyzing every shred of evidence left by the kidnappers,” the officer-in-charge interjected, his voice a reassuring presence amid the chaos. “We’re doing everything in our power to track them down. But for now, we need both of you to answer a few questions. It could help us uncover who might be behind this.”

Turning to Sebastian, he continued, “Can you think of anyone who might have a motive for this? Anyone who might hold a grudge against your family?”

Sebastian paused for a moment, his brow furrowing in deep thought.

“Catherine,” I interjected, the name slipping from my lips with a weight of certainty. “There’s no one in the world who holds a grudge against us like she does.”

“But Catherine doesn’t know about Blaze,” Sebastian pointed out.

“She’s been inside this house before. I don’t know how, but she’s the only one who could have a motive for this,” I insisted.

are dangerous men, Blaire,” Sebastian cautioned, his tone grave.

2/8

Dreame

O

୩

11

Chapter 79

Do you truly believe

hissed, feeling

48%

that’s not what I meant. I just don’t want the police to pursue the wrong lead,” Sebastian clarified,

the face, causing me to pause and reconsider. Could I really be accusing Catherine without concrete evidence? But then again, the pieces seemed to fit

“But we can’t dismiss any possibilities at this point. We need to consider

were united in

way.

fraught with challenges. But for the sake

heart, I turned to the officer-in-charge, ready to cooperate fully in their investigation. “We’ll provide any information we can to help find Blaze,”

appreciate your cooperation. We’ll do everything in our power to bring your son home safely,” he pledged, his words offering a glimmer

and desperate prayers for Blaze’s safe return. I couldn’t shake the feeling of helplessness that gnawed at my insides, a constant reminder of

declared, rising from the couch with a sense of urgency coursing through my veins. The

3/8

Dreame

O

3

48%

Chapter 79

something.”

+5

widened with concern as she watched me, her own worry mirroring mine. “What are you planning to do, Blaire?” she

police, his brow furrowed in deep concentration. The lack of any communication from the kidnappers only fueled my conviction that Catherine was behind it all. “I’m going to find my son,” I

a

voice tinged with concern as she regarded me with furrowed

I replied, meeting her gaze with a sense of urgency. “You have to

that we know for sure that there’s someone

looming over us was real, and venturing out alone posed its own set of risks. But the thought of Blaze in danger spurred me forward, overriding any sense

I acknowledged, my voice resolute. “But I can’t just sit back and wait. I have to do whatever

dawning in her eyes as she recognized the depth of my determination. Despite her concerns, she

But please, be careful. I can’t bear the thought of anything

Candice,”

with observant eyes, I knew I

4/8

Dreame

[11

15:24 Mon, 11 Mar

Chapter 79

48%

Getting past Sebastian and the police without them noticing would be

door, trying not to make any noise. The night was chilly, and the moon made long shadows. Every little sound made me jump,

with the weight

let that stop me. With a deep

I had to go to find answers. I called a cab and headed straight to my father’s

the cab sped through the city streets, my heart raced with anticipation and anxiety. The familiar sights and sounds of my childhood neighbourhood brought back a flood

arrived at my father’s house, Phesitated for a moment before paying the driver and stepping out onto the sidewalk. The

deep breath, I approached the front door and rang the bell, my heart pounding in my chest as I waited for someone to answer. As the seconds ticked by, each one feeling like an eternity, I braced myself for whatever lay ahead. No matter what, I was determined to uncover the truth and

Stacy to open the door. Her surprise was evident as she blinked at me, clearly caught off guard by my unexpected visit. But as she recovered from her initial shock, a sinister grin

here, Blaire?” She taunted, her smirk oozing

the evil spirit that brought me here,” I

Dreame

O

15:24 Mon, 11 Mar

Chapter 79

48%

anger and concern. But before she could