Chapter 145
“Is the information absolutely right?” Stephan wondered.
Last time, they had gone to three or four places. Each time, he was assured that there were no mistakes, yet they hadn’t seen even a glimpse of Felicia!
Stephan cast a glance at his subordinate. He asked in a low and cold voice, “Are you sure?”
“Absolutely!”
The subordinate nodded vigorously, explaining, “This time, it’s a collective training program organized by the college. Ms. Fuller is on the participant list, so she can’t escape!” “Alright, let’s move out.”
Switching from the private jet to the helicopter, Stephan’s subordinate glanced at his phone and reported respectfully, “Mr. Russell, Ms. Dawson has sent a message saying she wants to meet with you.”
The mention of Abbie made everyone around him silent. They cautiously observed Stephan’s expression.
Sure enough, his demeanor darkened immediately as an air of cold menace surrounded him.
After that night at the hotel, he compensated her. At her request, he poured considerable resources into elevating Abbie from an obscure actress to an A-lister. Whatever role she wanted, he provided. Whatever connections she desired, he granted. He also supplied the awards and the spotlight she yearned for.
With a massive marketing campaign and ample resources backing her, Abbie quickly rose to prominence, attracting a wave of fans and unprecedented attention. Once the few significant projects she had signed on for were released, her position as an A-lister would be secured.
It was a way to make up for what happened that night when he lost control…
Stephan settled into the helicopter and impatiently stated, “Tell her to relay her matters to you. You’ll handle everything. No need to involve me.”
There was no way Stephan was going to meet her.
Since that day, he had not seen Abbie. His subordinates were the ones who handled any necessary communication or requests.
Hearing this, the subordinate awkwardly replied, “Mr. Russell, Ms. Dawson said she happens to be in Khogend these days and has no other requests. She just wants to meet you…”
Stephan glared coldly at him, his voice dripping with ice. “Are you incapable of comprehending my words?”
“Sorry, Mr. Russell, I’ll turn her down immediately.” The subordinate lowered his head and quickly replied to Abbie’s message with just one line. It was cold and devoid of warmth.
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“Mr. Russell refuses to meet you.”
The chat box showed “Typing…” for a long time, reflecting Abbie’s hesitation and confusion. She had just been testing the waters with her request.
The subordinate dared not say more and pocketed his phone.
The helicopter slowly lifted off, heading toward Alverton.
Three and a half hours later, Alverton appeared before them. The helicopter circled the area twice, searching for a suitable place to land.
It was nighttime, so the helicopter would not draw attention. Since t was still some distance from Alverton, the noise wouldn’t carry over.
Stephan stepped off the helicopter, his long legs striding forward. The village was small, making it relatively easy to locate Felicia-assuming she hadn’t run away. He chuckled softly, a dangerous glint shining in his eyes.
His subordinate quickly moved
forward to lead the way, saying, “Mr. Russell, I’ve checked Ms. Fuller’s complete profile. She grew up in this village, or rather, she lived here until she was nine. She has a close relative here named Macey. Let’s
start by checking Macey’s house.”
It was already 4:30 am, and it wouldn’t be long before dawn broke.
Ten minutes later, Stephan stood outside Macey’s house. The place was enclosed by a bamboo fence, providing little protection.
Like many rural households, Macey
also kept a dog. However, this dog
was still quite young. Its round belly indicated it was well-fed, yet it had a keen sense of duty as a guard dog.
Upon seeing strangers, it immediately began barking loudly.
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