Chapter 300 I’m Going to Bastilla George was startled by Kate’s condition, and Hendrick and Linus, having heard her screams, rushed over as well. Hendrick quickly supported the unsteady Kate, his voice gentle but urgent. Take a deep breath and tell us slowly.” “What’s wrong, Kate? Linus looked tense, deeply worried as he watched Kate. It was the first time he had seen her so anxious and fragile, trembling as if she might collapse at any moment. “Something happened to Eric …” Kate managed to find her voice, trembling as she recounted what had happened, tears streaming down her face. Everyone could easily guess that Eric and his team had likely been ambushed by enemies. Bastilla was notoriously chaotic, and gunfights were common. This only made it clearer that Eric’s situation was extremely dangerous! George’s face changed drastically. He quickly dialled a few numbers, and with each answer he received, his expression grew darker. “How is it?” Kate asked anxiously, her heart full of dread. She wanted to fly to Bastilla immediately, desperate to know Eric’s condition. George remained silent for a long moment before speaking in a hoarse voice, “Boss and his team were ambushed on a mountain outside Melvern City. The car went off a cliff. Our people are heading to the site now.” Clenching his fists tightly, he took a deep breath and added, “Madam, please trust Boss … “I don’t trust it!” ” Kate suddenly shouted, her eyes red with tears. Choking on her words, she said, “Eric is missing, maybe even worse… Am I just supposed to sit here and wait for news?” She couldn’t bear it! Eric’s fate was still uncertain! Eric’s trip to Bastilla was already fraught with danger. If she could get in touch with him and know he was safe, it would be different. But now, knowing something had happened to him, how could she just stay at Summer Estate? Balance: 1264 + 1 Coins 1 Pearls 80 Chapter 300 I’m Going to Bastilla Kate took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down. Her eyes were icy cold as she firmly stated her decision. George opened his mouth to protest, but Kate interrupted, “George, isn’t your job to protect Eric?” Her gaze was cold and commanding, making George instinctively hesitate. Kate was right. His primary duty was to ensure Eric’s safety. Eric had saved his life, and he owed Eric a debt he could never repay. So he always followed Eric’s orders without question. He was also deeply worried about Eric and wanted to head to Bastilla immediately, but he was torn because protecting Kate was also Eric’s command. Kate’s face was eerily calm, her mind unusually clear. She spoke slowly, “Arrange a private plane for us to go to Bastilla immediately.” Her tone left no room for doubt, and George instinctively responded, “Yes!” As he turned and walked away to make the arrangements, he realised his back was soaked with cold sweat. Thinking back to Kate’s demeanour and expression, George felt a chill. He had underestimated Kate. The distance between Bastilla and Haldoria wasn’t too far. Given Eric’s special status and the business ties between the two places, there were indeed two private jets capable of transatlantic flights available. George had the authority to mobilise them. Hendrick and Linus remained silent throughout, standing by Kate’s side with a clear and resolute attitude. They were going to Bastilla too!
Category: Reborn of Kate by Isla Rainfield
Chapter 299 Something’s Happened Kate gave a light “hmph,” turning her head slightly away without saying anything. Eric looked at her helplessly. “Kate, baby, I know I was wrong. When I return, you can punish me however you want, okay?” Kate still didn’t speak, but there was a hint of amusement in her eyes. It was the first time she’d seen Eric like this, and she couldn’t help but want to tease him. Pouting, she turned her face away and mumbled, “No.” “Kate, please, what do you want me to do?” Eric’s voice, low and tinged with both helplessness and affection, carried a smile that was hard to resist. Kate felt a jolt of excitement run through her. Eric’s words almost made her jump off the sofa! “I …” She stammered, her ears turning red as she glanced at Eric reproachfully. Eric saw her reaction and couldn’t help but smile. He was currently in a car, with Miles and Kyle in the same vehicle. The two exchanged glances, utterly dumbfounded. They could hardly believe what they were seeing. Eric, usually cold, decisive, and ruthless, was now filled with affection and tenderness for Kate! Was this the same Eric? Kyle and Miles quickly averted their gaze, pretending they hadn’t seen anything. They would forever remember this moment but never speak of it. Otherwise, they’d be in big trouble! Kate, seeing Eric, decided not to tease him anymore and said gloomily, “Eric, when will you finish your business? Please come back as soon as possible.” She had a constant feeling of unease, fearing that something might happen to Eric abroad. She didn’t know what she would do if Eric got into trouble. Eric’s eves turned serious and he said earnestly “Kate honey we’ll come back right after we Balance: 1280 + 0 1 Coins = 1 Pearls W Chapter 299 Something’s Happened Before he could finish, his expression suddenly turned sharp! Eric instinctively tightened his grip on the phone, and Kyle and Miles‘ faces grew serious at the same time. Boom! The car’s engine roared, and the driver shouted, “Boss, hold on!” The car then accelerated sharply, shooting forward like an arrow. Kate’s face turned pale, and she instinctively asked, “What’s happening?” She began to worry, seeing the shaky phone screen and Eric’s now cold and stern face. His eyes had lost their tenderness and were filled with intensity. “It’s okay, Kate.” Eric’s voice was gentle as he replied, “We’re just shaking off some unwelcome company … Just as he finished speaking, the car was hit violently! The sound of the collision and the jarring movement were intense. Kate thought she even heard gunshots! “Eric?!” Kate screamed in panic, but the phone seemed to have been struck, and the screen went dark before quickly disconnecting. “Eric!” Kate was now in full–blown panic. She clutched the phone tightly and quickly redialed Eric, but no one answered. She then tried calling Miles and Kyle, but still, no one picked up! She jumped to her feet and stumbled out of the room, shouting, “George, George!” George, who was outside, heard the commotion and quickly turned to see Kate running toward him, her face as white as a sheet and gripping her phone in a state of panic. “Something’s happened, something’s happened … ‘ Send Gifts
Chapter 298 Dont Be Mad George glanced away from Hendrick and Linus, then spoke calmly, “Mr. Linus, Mr. Hendrick, please persuade Madam to abandon her idea of going to Bastilla. The situation there is more chaotic than usual, and if she goes, she’ll be in great danger.” Hendrick was silent for a moment before nodding. Linus, still frowning, sighed heavily after a while and muttered discontentedly, “Why do we have to be kept in the dark about everything?” Hendrick glanced at Linus and said indifferently, “Don’t overthink it.” He had a vague idea of what was going on, but Linus was completely in the dark. The reason was clear: Linus was often unreliable. Besides, if Linus found out, he would likely investigate on his own, and if he encountered those people, the consequences could be disastrous. It was better for Linus to remain carefree and focused solely on racing. Linus felt something was off with Hendrick’s attitude. He scratched his head, unable to figure it out, so he decided to drop it. Instead, he turned to look at the closed door and sighed deeply. Inside the room, Kate was curled up on the sofa, hugging her knees, her eyes unfocused and lost in thought. Eric’s image kept flashing through her mind. In her previous life, Eric had returned seriously injured, and she hadn’t even gone to see him. She only knew he was badly hurt and nearly died, and the incident happened in Bastilla. She desperately wanted to find Eric, but George’s words made sense. In the Capital City, Eric’s people could protect her well, but in the chaotic and unstable foreign lands, she could easily be captured by Eric’s enemies and used as a hostage. Kate took a deep breath, trying to suppress her emotions. She couldn’t do anything now; all she could do was wait for Eric to come back. Knock, Knock. There was a sudden knock on the door. George stood at the door with a phone in his hand. “Madam, it’s a video call from the Boss.” Hearing George’s voice. Kate rushed to the door. quickly opened it. and saw Eric’s face on the Balance: 1296 + 1 Coins = 1 Pearls 3 Chapter 298 Dont Be Mad “Eric!” Her voice trembled, full of fear and grievance. Eric breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Kate, but seeing her teary eyes made his heart ache. “Kate, I’m sorry.” Kate shook her head vigorously. “Don’t say that.” “My men failed to protect you.” Eric’s eyes were cold and displeased. The thought of what could have happened terrified him. If those people had intended to kill Kate instead of using her to threaten him, what then? He couldn’t rush back in time from abroad! He had almost lost his beloved Kate. Kate’s eyes were brimming with tears, and she pouted. “Don’t blame them. It was my carelessness.” She took the phone inside, gazing longingly at Eric’s face. Her voice carried a hint of grievance. “Eric, why did you keep your trip to Bastilla a secret from me?” Eric panicked a little. Seeing the teary–eyed, pouty Kate, his heart melted, filled with guilt. He wished he could reach through the screen and hold her, kiss her, and make her feel better. He had upset his wife again, and he had to make it right this time. “Kate, I didn’t want you to worry. I’m fine, I promise.” Eric’s voice was extremely gentle, with a hint of pleading, “Please don’t be mad, okay?”
hapter 297 No Right Back then, when Kate grew tired from yelling, Eric would hand her water. When she was hungry, he would bring her food. He never spoke back or argued, he just silently endured her anger. She thought she must have seemed like a shrew, completely lacking the demeanour and grace of a lady. Only in front of Eric did she abandon all semblance of poise. She had asked him why he forced her to spend the afternoon with him and what he wanted from her, but Eric never answered. He simply watched her quietly. When the time was up, he stood up coldly and left without a word. Kate had felt immense relief when he left, immediately texting Ruth and Simon to complain about how strange and insane Eric was. She didn’t see or hear from Eric for the next half month. Then, one day, George came to her with a suppressed fury, urging her to see Eric. She refused and argued with George, harshly declaring that she wouldn’t visit Eric even if he were dying. If he died, it would serve him right. Kate still felt a chill thinking about the icy expression on George’s face back then. She didn’t go to see Eric. Later, she learned through the grapevine that Eric had gone to Bastilla for something very important but extremely dangerous. His greatest concern was her, which was why he had come to Summer Estate to force her to spend the afternoon with him–he feared he might not return. Even after being seriously injured and returning, he wanted to see her, but she had flatly refused and even uttered those cruel words. Kate’s heart ached. As these painful memories resurfaced, she realised how deeply she had hurt Eric in her and how much she owed him. Now that Eric had gone to Bastilla, how could she not be worried? After a long silence, Kate took a deep breath. “How many people did he take to Bastilla?” past life George hesitated before answering, “He took half of our men, along with Mr. Miles and Mr. Kyle’s teams.” Balance: 1313 + 1 Coins = 1 Pearls W George kept this thought to himself, but Kate understood it clearly. She sat back on the sofa, lips tightly pressed together. After a long silence, she spoke softly, “I understand.” She closed her eyes. “Leave me alone for a while.” George nodded obediently, and Hendrick and Linus also stood up, the three of them leaving together. As soon as they stepped outside, Hendrick turned to George with a serious expression. “What exactly is Ric doing?” George looked at Hendrick with a complex expression before saying, “Mr. Hendrick, these matters don’t concern you, and it’s best you don’t know too much.” The more you know, the faster you might die. The organisation had already taken notice of Kate, and it was likely the Lowes would be targeted next. Linus frowned slightly, his voice cold. “Eric isn’t involved in anything illegal, is he?” George’s eyes flashed with sharpness as he swiftly and decisively responded, “Of course not!” His gaze towards Linus was filled with coldness, and even a hint of hostility. Linus’s questioning of Eric was unacceptable to him. Anyone could doubt Eric, but the Lowes… they had no right! Without Eric, the Lowes would have long ceased to exist.
Chapter 296 It Still Happened George looked at Scott coldly, a faint, chilling smile on his lips. “Scott, you’re pathetically naive. You have no right to ask questions. Give up your mastermind, and you might be spared an unmarked grave.” Scott shivered under George’s icy gaze. Eric was a madman, a terrifying individual, and those around him were no different. This oppressive aura was just like Eric’s. “Hmph, I’m dead either way. Why should I tell you anything?” Scott turned his head away defiantly, filled with anger and resentment. If he’d known George would arrive so quickly, he wouldn’t have listened to those thugs. He should have just taught Kate a harsh lesson! Now, any plans to use her as leverage were pointless. They were all in George’s hands.. Seeing Scott’s defiance, George remained unbothered. He smirked and spoke slowly, “Your daughter Lana isn’t doing well. I just heard she was taken back into the emergency room. “It doesn’t matter if you talk or not. We have ways to find out who’s behind this. “But if you talk now, you might save yourself some pain.” As George spoke, he moved closer to Scott. In a sudden, swift motion, he punched Scott hard in the gut. “Argh!” Scott screamed in agony, feeling like his organs were being rearranged. The pain was intense and throbbing. George’s expression was calm and almost gentle as he smiled at Scott. “That was quite the hit, wasn’t it?” he said, and then punched him again, just as hard. Scott was in too much pain to even scream. He looked at George in terror, his body trembling uncontrollably. This man was a devil, just like Eric. “Don’t worry, you won’t die so easily,” George said, leaving Scott with a final chilling remark before turning and walking away. As George left. the room’s temperature seemed to plummet. Balance: 1 Coins 1330 + 0 = 1 Pearls W George hadn’t expected to extract any useful information from him, he just wanted to teach Scott a lesson. Meanwhile, Kate sat anxiously on the living room sofa, with Linus and Hendrick trying to reassure her. When George walked in, Kate immediately stood up and asked urgently, “How did it go? Are the arrangements in place?” George paused, then spoke seriously, “Madam, Mr. Eric is indeed in Bastilla. Mr. Miles, Mr. Kyle, and their teams are with him, so you don’t need to worry about his safety. “Bastilla is not like home. It’s chaotic and dangerous. Your safety must be within our control,” George said, hesitating before continuing. “You know, Madam, Mr. Eric’s only weakness is you.” Kate fell silent, looking at George. She knew all too well that she was Eric’s weakness. But the thought of Eric being in Bastilla filled her with uncontrollable worry. She had tried to stop him from going, but she hadn’t been able to. What was meant to happen… had happened. Kate closed her eyes, recalling a time from her past life. Her relationship with Eric had been strained, she loathed him and wanted to escape. Consequently, they kept their distance from each other. But once, Eric had come to Summer Estate, insisting she spend the afternoon with him. Kate had been full of hatred then, spending most of that time yelling at him and throwing things. Yet, he remained unfazed, simply watching her with deep, complex emotions in his dark eyes that the then–Kate couldn’t understand.
Chapter 295 How Did You Find Us? Hearing Kate’s demand, George was momentarily stunned, his heart sinking. However, he kept a neutral expression and looked at Kate with some confusion. “Madam, why are we going to Bastilla?” Kate clutched George’s arm, her tone urgent. “Are you still trying to hide that Ric is in Bastilla? Quickly, tell him I’m safe now.” Kate was frantic. Her phone had been thrown away, and she had no way to contact Eric. Her mind was consumed with worry for him. George hesitated but quickly notified Eric that Kate had been rescued. However, he didn’t mention Kate’s request to go to Bastilla. He didn’t want to take Kate to Bastilla for a simple reason: Kate was Eric’s weakness. If she went to Bastilla, the risks would multiply. Any lapse in protecting Kate could lead to her capture, which would effectively put Eric in the enemy’s hands. “Kate!” Hendrick and Linus rushed over. Seeing that Kate was unharmed, they breathed a sigh of relief, anxiously looking her over. Linus was full of guilt. “It’s my fault for not protecting you, Kate.” Hendrick gave Linus a glance, his expression cold but silent. It was a bitter pill to swallow that Kate had been kidnapped from their own mall. Their security measures had failed so miserably that someone could enter their control room and cut the power. This was a huge embarrassment. As a result, the entire mall’s security team had been fired, and an investigation into every employee’s background had begun to ensure only trustworthy people remained. “It’s okay, Linus,” Kate reassured him, though her mind was still preoccupied with Eric. She looked pleadingly at George. “George, what did Ric say?” George’s gaze was serious. “Madam, we need to return to Summer Estate first. It’s not safe out here.” The two thugs and Scott had been captured by the bodyguards and were to be taken back for questioning. Balance; 1346 + 0 1 Coins 1 Pearls After returning to Summer Estate, Scott gradually regained consciousness. As he opened his eyes, a sharp pain throbbed in his head. He vaguely remembered someone attacking him from behind, a kick to his head, and then everything went black. He hadn’t even seen who had assaulted him. Scott was filled with anger and a hint of fear. Quickly scanning his surroundings, he realised he was tied to a pillar in an empty room. There was no one else around. “Who dares to tie me up?” Scott shouted, his voice a mix of bluster and fear. He struggled against the ropes, but they were tightly bound, cutting into his flesh. His expression twisted with pain and frustration. When George walked in, his face was emotionless. Scott’s shock intensified. “George?!” Scott recognised George, Eric’s butler. Seeing him, Scott’s face darkened considerably. “Scott, who ordered you to target our madam?” George’s expression remained impassive, but his eyes flashed with deadly intent. Scott’s persistence was infuriating, and he’d successfully kidnapped Kate. Scott’s eyes darted nervously. He couldn’t believe what he was seeing. “How did you find us?” he demanded. He was confused. They had thoroughly searched Kate for any trackers and discarded her phone. How had George and his men found them so quickly after the abduction? They had meticulously planned everything, with Scott personally bringing Kate to the hideout. Only two thugs were left to guard the place, while the rest kept an eye on George and his team. Yet, without any warning, George had swooped in and captured them all.
Meanwhile, in Bastilla, Eric’s phone buzzed with a new email. When he opened it, his expression turned icy. He stared at the screen, seeing Kate bound to a chair, and his eyes reddened with rage. He immediately called George. “What’s going on?!” George didn’t dare hide anything and quickly responded, “Mr. Eric, it’s our fault for failing to protect Madam. We have pinpointed her location and will reach there in ten minutes. “Rest assured, we will rescue her!” George’s voice was heavy with determination. Eric’s face was a mask of cold fury. “Whoever dared to lay a hand on Kate … once we catch them, kill them without mercy.” His eyes were filled with murderous intent. As he read the threatening words in the email again, his anger deepened. Those fools dared to touch his Kate! “Eric! We have a situation.” At that moment, Miles strode in with a grave expression. “The underground organisation from Erfah City, next to Melvern City, is surrounding Melvern City. “They have three times our manpower, and it’s not just Erfah City. Other underground organisations are converging on Melvern City as well.” Eric’s eyes were cold as he prepared to issue orders when his phone buzzed again with another email. This time, it was more photos of Kate, along with a message: ‘Eric Davison, if you want your wife safe, withdraw from Melvern City immediately!‘ Send Gifts 70 a 2/2 Several groups of bodyguards stealthily moved forward. Surprisingly, there were no guards posted outside, likely due to overconfidence in their abilities. Scott and the other thug continued arguing loudly, oblivious to George and his team approaching. While the two men debated how to deal with Kate, George suddenly appeared, kicking Scott hard in the head. The other thug, shocked, tried to react but was quickly silenced by a roundhouse kick to the face from George. Both men let out a grunt before being knocked unconscious. George then quietly approached the small room where Kate was held, gently knocking twice on the door. “What do you want?” came the annoyed voice of another thug inside. He walked over and yanked open the door, irritated. “What is it now-” Before he could finish, George grabbed his hair and kneed him in the face. The thug let out a piercing scream, his mind foggy from the blow, and was then thrown to the ground with a painful thud by George. The bodyguards rushed in without hesitation, quickly surrounding Kate. “Madam, we’re sorry you had to go through this!” With faces full of apology, they swiftly untied her. Kate flexed her sore wrists and urgently grabbed George’s arm. “Take me to Bastilla. Now. We need to go immediately!”
Chapter 293 Withdraw from Melvern City Immediately Hearing the thug mention Eric’s name, Kate was momentarily stunned. She quickly looked up at the thug, feeling a bit anxious, but her face remained calm. “What do you mean?” The thug clicked his tongue and slowly replied, “Still hoping for Eric to come save you? Too bad, he’s in Bastilla right now, struggling to save himself, let alone come to rescue you.” Bastilla?! Kate’s pupils constricted sharply. Eric was in Bastilla? Why hadn’t anyone told me this? Just thinking about Bastilla made Kate’s anxiety grow. She had warned Eric not to go to Bastilla! But somehow, he ended up there and kept it from her. Kate’s fingers tightened subconsciously, unease spreading through her heart. She wanted nothing more than to fly to Bastilla and find Eric immediately, but now she was in no position to do anything. The thug watched Kate’s changing expressions with satisfaction, snapping a few photos and videos of her with his phone. He then sent them all to an email address. Pocketing his phone, he looked at Kate with interest. “Ms. Lowe, aren’t you afraid at all?” Kate shot the thug a cold look and scoffed. “Afraid of what?” The thug narrowed his eyes slightly. “Of us using you to get to Eric. Who would have thought the fearless Eric cared so much about you? You had a lot of bodyguards, but we still managed to outsmart them. “Ha! This shows that Eric is just a loser.” The thug’s mocking tone and disdainful mention of Eric made Kate deeply uncomfortable. She tried moving her arm, but the ropes were too tight. She couldn’t break free on her own. These people clearly intended to use her as leverage against Eric. She suddenly remembered how Eric, in his past life, had been willing to sacrifice everything, even his life, for her. Kate clenched her fingers tightly. If these people were going to use her to threaten Eric again… what should she do? Her only hone was that Georme and his team would find her quickly 1/2
Chapter 292 You’d Better Cooperate In the streets of Capital City, a dozen cars roared past, leaving many people staring in shock and confusion as the convoy disappeared into the distance. “Whose convoy is that? Why are they heading towards Eldorvale?” “That’s quite a spectacle. Not even Mr. Eric had such a grand procession. Who could it be?” “Eldorvale is an undeveloped area. What are they going there for?” The onlookers speculated, but none could figure out the purpose of the convoy. After a few moments, they returned to their activities. Meanwhile, Hendrick gripped the steering wheel tightly, while Linus, filled with regret and guilt, sat in the passenger seat. They were heading swiftly toward Eldorvale. George and a team of bodyguards were in the leading vehicles. George had mentioned that Kate had a tracker on her, and they were now following its signal to locate her. Kate’s phone had been found discarded on the side of the road. At that moment, in an abandoned building in the Eldorvale suburbs, Kate slowly regained consciousness, her head foggy. She blinked in confusion, realising she was tied to a chair with her hands and feet securely bound. She was locked in an abandoned room. “Heh, you’re awake?” A cold male voice suddenly echoed. Kate turned toward the sound and saw a face she recognised all too well. She frowned in shock. “Scott?!” Scott slowly walked over, pulled up a chair, and sat across from Kate, looking at her with a mocking smile. “Isn’t this the high and mighty Ms. Lowe, Eric’s Mrs. Davison? How come you’re so pathetic now? “When you hurt Lana, did you ever think you’d end up like this?” Scott’s face twisted with rage as he glared at Kate, wishing he could drag her to the edge of the building and throw her off, making her experience the same bloody fate. But he couldn’t, and he dared not. Kate was their leverage against Eric. Kate looked at Scott’s snarling face with calm contempt and scoffed. “So you kidnapped me to avenge your brainless daughter?” Her eyes remained steady, showing none of the fear or panic Scott hoped to see. Scott’s expression grew colder 1/2 Chapter 292 You’d Better Cooperate +5 Pearls He suddenly stood and raised his hand to strike her, but before he could, a shout stopped him. “Stop!” The two men who had been assisting Scott hurried over, their faces showing displeasure and menace. “Didn’t we warn you not to touch her?” Scott’s hand froze mid–air, seething with anger. “I just wanted to teach her a lesson!” The thugs glared at Scott. “It’s not time yet.” One of them pushed Scott aside and sent him outside, while the other leisurely approached Kate with a phone in hand. Kate watched the masked men with a cold gaze and spoke first, “Hiding your faces, huh? Guess gutter rats like you always use underhanded tactics.” Her blatant mockery caused the thugs to pause, but they didn’t take the bait. The one with the phone remained calm, holding the device so its camera pointed at Kate’s face. “Ms. Lowe, you’d better cooperate and make a video.” Kate turned her head away, staying silent. The thug’s eyes remained cold as he spoke, “Ms. Lowe, it’s in your best interest to cooperate. It will be better for both of us.” He paused, then added with a smirk, “Besides, don’t you want to know where Eric is right now?”
Chapter 291 Well Done The mall was in chaos, and Linus felt like he was going crazy. “Kate! Kate!” Linus shouted hysterically, but someone pulled him back, and the surrounding darkness made it impossible to see where Kate was. No matter how much he yelled, he got no response from Kate. George’s face turned grim instantly. He quickly stepped out of the elevator and barked, “Seal off the entire mall!” Then he rushed forward with a group of people, his face full of urgency. Kate had been taken right under their noses. After quickly getting an understanding of the situation from Linus, George’s expression darkened even more. Linus wished he could slap himself hard. How could he let someone kidnap his sister right in front of him? And now, they had no idea where his precious sister was. At that moment, Kate had already been drugged and stuffed into a cleaning cart. Two people dressed as janitors, wearing masks, quickly pushed the cart downwards. They had to get Kate out of the mall as fast as possible. After all, this mall was owned by Lowe Group. If it got locked down, they wouldn’t be able to take Kate oul. Fortunately, they had prepared thoroughly, and this plan had been rehearsed many times. The cleaning cart swiftly reached the first floor and entered a restroom. They dragged Kate out and handed her over to another team, who then moved her out of the mall and into a waiting van. The van started and quickly disappeared down the street. The entire process took less than five minutes. Five minutes later, the mall’s power was finally restored, and all exits were guarded, but despite searching the entire mall, they couldn’t find Kate. Linus–rushed to the surveillance room and combed through the footage but still couldn’t find any trace of Kate. George’s eyes turned ice–cold as he quickly mobilised people to search outside the mall. Sure enough, they found footage of Kate being taken into a van outside the mall. Balance: 6:15 + 1 Coins= 1 Pearls George ordered swiftly, mobilising all available personnel in Capital City. Kate could not be allowed to come to any harm. Meanwhile, Kate had been secretly transferred from the van to an SUV. The middle–aged man in the driver’s seat glanced coldly at the unconscious Kate in the backseat, a cruel smile playing on his lips. Kate had fallen into his hands. Now, he had leverage over Eric. He sped off, heading to an old building in Eldorvale. Guards were stationed inside. As the SUV approached, someone immediately came out. “Did you get her?” one of the men asked, raising an eyebrow at the unconscious Kate in the backseat, at hint of surprise in his expression. The driver got out, his face a mix of sinister glee and pride. “Of course,” he said, pausing to let the coldness in his eyes intensify. “This little b*tch made my daughter’s life hang in the balance. I had to kidnap her!” The two men patted his shoulder and chuckled. “Well done. Ms. Sadler will be pleased.” They dragged Kate out of the car and into the building. The driver watched with satisfaction, his eyes filled with triumph. That idi“t from Lowe Group and Eric’s men were probably still running around like headless chickens in the mall. Heh, pathetic At that moment, George sat in a car, eyes fixed on a small red dot on his phone screen. A slight smile curved his lips. “Found you,” he said.