novelxo Chapter 1544
Vanessa had disappeared.
They couldn't find her, and her phone was switched off.
Julien sent out a search team to search through the amusement park as well as the usual spots Vanessa would visit, but to no avail. They tried to look through the video surveillance footage of the amusement park. Coincidentally, the video surveillance system was not working during the time when Vanessa had disappeared. Therefore, there wasn't a single footage that was useful.
Could it really be a coincidence that the video surveillance system wasn't working?
Julien believed that things were not as simple as he hoped. There was no way Vanessa would've run off on her own. Someone must have abducted her.
But who would do that?
Why would they want to kidnap Vanessa?
Thinking that Vanessa might be in danger, Julien's mind was all over the place. However, the expression on his face was calm as he pulled out his phone. In a composed manner, he called Neil, "Uncle Neil, I need your help."
Neil had always thought very highly of Julien. In the past, he had always favoured Julien over Levi. Hence, he was happy to receive Julien's call. "Just say the word, Julien. As long as it's within my capabilities, I'll do my best to help you."
"Someone kidnapped my wife. I need your help to enforce blockades on all roads heading out of Chatterton town." Regardless of the kidnappers' identity and their motive, Julien was determined to make them pay the price.
Neil replied, "Just leave that to me. Feel free to let me know if there's anything else I can do to help."
Without needing Julien to say more, Neil was going to take care of the matter.
The military special forces in Chatterton Town, the Red Eagle Special Forces, suddenly received a task from the higher-ups regarding a hostage situation.
Jasper had commanded them to rescue the hostage within the shortest time possible. There weren't any leads for now, and the kidnappers hadn't made any forms of contact. At that moment, the kidnappers' motive was unknown. Therefore, this mission was a test of their capabilities. Their performances would be evaluated and included in their assessment results.
When Levi saw the photo of the hostage, he was slightly stunned. "Vanessa?"
He couldn't believe his own eyes.
Julien had been staying by Vanessa's side all day. How could someone manage to abduct her?
Monique, who stood beside him, asked in a soft voice, "Do you know the hostage?"
Ever since returning to the military base, Jasper had arranged for Levi to be in the same team as Monique. Both of them would be paired together in every training. Gradually, they had developed a connection with each other. At the same time, they hated each other even more.
"I know of all beautiful women," Levi glared at Monique before shouting at the top of his lungs, "Permission to speak, Sir!"
"Go ahead."
"Sir, I'm willing to be the frontliner of this mission."
Jasper summoned, "Monique."
Monique stepped out and saluted, "Yes, Sir."
As expected, Jasper ordered, "You will team
up with Levi."
"Yes, Sir."
Monique cursed inwardly at Levi for trying to show off. He couldn't seem to control himself when it had something to do with a pretty lady. She couldn't wait to see how he was going to rescue the hostage without any leads.
Their guess was correct. Indeed, Vanessa was kidnapped.
When she regained consciousness, she realized she was at an old, abandoned factory. There was a disgusting stench wavering in the air. She tried to move but failed. It was only then did she realize her hands and legs were tied up.
"You're awake," said a hoarse voice.
Vanessa lifted her head and saw a man with a face full of scars. The scars were like worms, crawling on the man's face. It made Vanessa feel nauseated that she almost threw up.
"Does my face make you feel like throwing up?" the man asked.
Vanessa had wanted to reply 'yes', but she held herself back. She was not having the upper hand now. Therefore, it was not a wise move to anger the other party. Otherwise, she would be the one who suffered. "Who are you?" she asked.
The man said fiercely, "Behave yourself."
"Why did you kidnap me? Was it under Fiona's orders?"
Vanessa had never offended anyone. Also, she was not rich. She figured there was only one possibility as no one would kidnap her for no reason. Since Fiona had not gained any advantage from her, she must've been upset. Hence, Fiona must've hired someone to kidnap her to seek revenge.
She was truly a spiteful, evil woman!
The man suddenly got up and kicked Vanessa in the gut. "Cut the crap! Be a good girl and shut your mouth. Otherwise, I'll make you regret it."
"The only reason Fiona asked you to kidnap me was for money, yet she dares not face me. How is she going to negotiate with me?" Holding her stomach, Vanessa grimaced in pain. She stared straight at the man. Judging from his expression, she could tell the reason he was so agitated was because she had guessed the person behind her kidnapping correctly.
Now that she had confirmed Fiona was the one who kidnapped her, Vanessa felt a little relieved. No matter how vicious Fiona was, there was no way she would kill her. After all, Fiona's ultimate motive was just to gain benefits from her.
The man warned her ferociously, "Shut the f*ck up! If I hear another word, I'll chop you into pieces!"
Vanessa sneered, "Go ahead if you have the balls. If not, you'd better shut up."
All of a sudden, the sound of someone applauding reverberated around the deserted factory.
It seemed to have come from the direction of the rusty gates. Vanessa glanced over to the direction of the sound and spotted Fiona standing at the gate. "You never change, Vanessa. Even in a situation like this, you are still headstrong.
"You never change as well, Fiona." As Vanessa expected, the culprit was really Fiona, who hated her to the core. "But one thing has changed. The Fiona I knew was not this dumb. I don't think she'd dared to beard the lion in his den."
"Really?" Fiona laughed as she walked over. "Vanessa, you are thinking too highly of yourself. Just because you've been sleeping with Julien Glover Kyle for a year, you think I'd be afraid of you?"
"Of course not. But do you think the mighty Young Master Julien would let you get away with this?" Despite being in pain, Vanessa tried her best to remain calm before Fiona. She would never allow Fiona to see the vulnerable side of her.
Fiona approached Vanessa and slowly squatted down next to her. She raised her hand and slapped Vanessa across the face. "Don't worry, b*tch! I won't kill you today."
"Fiona, you..." Vanessa couldn't fight back as her limbs were all tied up. Just as her face was still burning from the slap, Fiona slapped her hard on the cheek once again. Her face went numb from the pain immediately.
Now that Fiona had been driven into a corner, she was barking mad. Vanessa did not know what Fiona would do to her if she was provoked further. Hence, she dared not get under Fiona's skin anymore. She had to find a way to calm Fiona down so that she didn't have to suffer any more beatings.