As the quickened pace of leather shoes echoed across the corridor, Asher ran in a cold sweat while trying Amelia’s number.
Though the call went through, it was unanswered.
Suddenly, Asher stopped in his tracks and heard the ringing of a cell phone.
His heart raced as he followed the sound to the balcony.
Amelia’s phone sat on the ground, unattended. The screen displayed his name due to the call.
“Amelia! Where are you, Amelia?”
Standing on the balcony, Asher shouted her name, but his screams went unanswered.
“Ash, how did Amelia go missing?”
Bella and Justin rushed to the scene. Behind them was an injured Steven. “The security is tight here. All guests are registered before leaving and entering the castle. How did Amelia go missing? I can’t believe it. Amelia has to be somewhere in the castle. She can’t possibly leave the place.”
Driven by panic, Steven was on the verge of a breakdown. His bloodshot eyes welled up.
“It’s my fault! I was careless.” Blaming himself, Asher pounded his fists on the railing.
“Ms. Amelia will be okay. With Chairman Thompson around, I doubt anyone would lay a finger on his daughter unless the person is looking for a death wish.” Justin gripped Bella’s trembling shoulders, his lips pursed. “Since her phone is found here, we should start by retrieving the surveillance footage from this area.”
Asher’s eyes were red. “I’ll get to it right now.”
“It will take too long. Every minute we waste puts Amelia in further danger.” Bella gritted her teeth, sweat forming on her forehead. “Give me a computer with good functionality, Ash. I’ll hack into the system. I can cripple not just the surveillance but the security system of the castle too.”
Emotions got to Asher and Steven, so it only occurred to them now that Bella was a top-notch hacker.
Drew, a special agent, took Bella under his wing and taught her all she needed to know about computer programming.
Justin stared at Bella in shock, his eyes reflecting his utmost appreciation for her.
His woman was an angel on earth.
He should have been used to the fact by now.
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