The instant Anthony heard from Thalia that the car was gone, he almost collapsed onto the ground.
Natasha's phone was disconnected, and he simply couldn't get in touch with her.
Having learned about the situation as well, Benjamin and Denise were so terrified that their eyes turned red-rimmed.
“S-Should we contact Mr. Handsome?
Perhaps he knows Mommy's location,” Denise suggested.
Her remark seemingly ignited a spark of hope within them.
Benjamin promptly turned to Anthony.
Anthony went silent for a few seconds before he agreed. “Okay. We'll phone him right away!”
At once, Denise whipped out her phone. She searched for Kenneth's contact in her WhatsApp and rang him up.
Meanwhile, Kenneth was confronting Thea.
Pushing her away, he looked at her and stated, “Thea, I think you misunderstood.”
“Misunderstood? What did I misunderstand?” Thea demanded with her eyes pinned on him while slightly intoxicated.
“I regard you as a friend, business partner, and family. I don't have any romantic feelings for you,” Kenneth explained.
Upon hearing that, Thea was stunned.
“You drank a bit too much today. We'll talk further when you've sobered up.” After saying that, Kenneth proceeded to leave.
At that precise moment, his phone rang.
Taking it out for a glance, he saw that it was a WhatsApp voice call from Denise. With a frown marring his countenance, he answered the call.
“Hello.” “Where are you, Mr. Handsome? Will you please save Nat? Please save my mommy.” The furrow of Kenneth's brows deepened when he heard Denise's choked voice. “Tell me. What happened?”
“I-I don't know how to put it...”
Just then, someone else took the phone from her. “Where are you right now, Kenneth Hamilton? Are you with my mommy?
When Kenneth heard that it was someone else's voice, he was all the more confused. “Who's your mommy?”
“Natasha Watson. She is my mommy.”
Goosebumps rose all over Kenneth, but still, he asked solemnly, “Natasha has children?”
“Yes. Is my mommy with you or what, Kenneth? She's now in danger. Her situation is perilous!” the boy snapped.
Hearing that Natasha was in danger, Kenneth frowned. “What exactly happened?” “My mommy went to Hamilton Corporation to discuss work matters today.
Someone saw her car being tampered with, but I can't get in contact with her now.” While saying that, the voice on the other end of the phone broke.
Realizing the severity of the matter, Kenneth replied, “I got it. My phone has a tracking feature. I'll phone you when I manage to get in contact with her.” After saying that, he hung up right away and got to his feet to leave.
Right then, Thea suddenly hugged him from behind. “Don't go, Kenneth!”
“I've got something to attend to. Let go of me.
“No, never! Once I do that, you'll leave!”
Kenneth said nothing, prying her hands off him directly. Then, he stood up and stalked off.
At that, Thea broke down. With her eyes fixated on his back, she shouted, “Have you fallen in love with Natasha?”
Kenneth's steps faltered. He didn't turn back but answered, “I don't know. However, I know that I must go and look for her right now.” Having said that, he opened the door and walked out.
As Thea stared at his back, her hands clenched into fists.
The sight of the dinner she painstakingly prepared was such an eyesore that she couldn't help charging forward and sweeping everything on the table to the floor.
With a loud crash, the plates and red wine shattered all over the floor.
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