Derek refused outright. "You want to use my phone to call the police, don't you? You're pretty smart, kid." "Mister, I just want to play games, not make any calls," Zachary pleaded, his gaze nothing short of genuine. But Derek wasn't so easily fooled. "Shut up. Keep talking, and I'll sew your mouth shut."

Zachary had no choice but to stop talking, scanning the surroundings for any chance to escape. But it quickly became clear that there was none. As a child, he was no match for Derek, a grown man, especially with others around to back him up. The only hope left was to somehow get his location to Tristan. Since he hadn't returned last night, Tristan and the others were likely searching for him.

But with Derek being so cold and refusing to give him any communication devices, Zachary knew he'd have to find another way. He would have to try one of the other captors.

...

Chaos erupted back at the Shaw residence.

Upon learning that Zachary was missing, Archibald issued a stern order to find him at all costs, even if it meant turning Tirion upside down.

"Who dares to mess with the Shaw family? If I find out who it is, I'll skin them alive!" Archibald snarled, his eyes filled with fury.

Then, he turned his ire on Tristan. "The kid was in the washroom for two hours, and you didn't even think to check on him? How could you be so careless?"

only had he developed a bond with Zachary, but the latter was also Xavier's son. If something happened to the boy, Xavier would likely be out for his blood

it. Usually, when someone kidnaps a child, they do it for ransom. Why haven't those people called to demand anything yet?"

Xavier's... The thought darkened his expression even more. If this was

turned to Kiki, who was already panicking. "We need to inform

eyes

alone. The Lane family should also send people out to help. If we act

Dead?

turned

all your fault! If you had been more careful, Zac wouldn't have been kidnapped!" She accused him her voice trembling. "I regret

wanted to join them, but Tristan had refused. He hadn't

always been a lone wolf, never afraid of making enemies. But now, fear gripped him. As he ordered his men to investigate

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