She never expected that the tactic that had always worked for her would suddenly fail this time.
Victor’s face darkened even more.
Looking at the smooth–talking Lena, who showed not a hint of concern, the coldness in his heart deepened.}]
“So her reputation was ruined because of you gossiping outside. And as for her kicking you out, that was because your dog bites people!” “Lena, get this straight. She is the true eldest daughter of the Reeves Family. She is my rightful wife, married through an official ceremony.” Just then, the secretary returned.
“Mr. Ford, we have a lead.”
Only then did Victor shift his sharp gaze away.}
Right now, finding Anna was the top priority. Everything else could wait until after she was found.}}
“The surveillance footage shows that a group of men in black infiltrated the villa and took Miss Anna away.“}
Victor’s heart clenched. “That blood… was it from her struggling?”
The secretary shook his head. “Miss Anna was already injured before being taken to the basement. When she was taken away, she didn’t
resist. It’s also possible that… she was unconscious.”
A wave of dizziness surged through him again.§
Victor staggered back two steps, bracing himself against the wall.
If Anna had been awake, there was no way she wouldn’t have fought back.
She must have been seriously injured back in the garden.
Yes, he had pushed her with such force. When she fell, she knocked over an entire row of flower pots.
How could she possibly be unharmed?
It was all his fault.
For the first time, the secretary saw their president looking this shaken.
Even back then, when Anna’s daughter had her accident, Victor had handled everything with cold composure.
But now, as he stood there–helpless and frantic–he looked as if the very world had come crashing down.”
How could this be? Didn’t Mr. Ford not love Miss Anna?}
But years of professionalism forced the secretary to swallow his doubts. He cautiously reminded him, “Mr. Ford, should we seal off all ports and airports? We might still have time.“}
Feeling displeased, my dad interrupted, “Do you know how many favors that would cost? It’s just a kidnapping. Wait for the ransom demand.“2
The secretary hesitated. “But…”
Dad waved a hand dismissively. “She’s my daughter. I make the decisions.“>
At those words, Victor’s expression darkened.
Without hesitation, he got up and punched my dad hard. “You think you’re worthy of being her father?”
Amidst the panicked cries, Victor steadied himself, gripping the bloodstained rope tightly as he issued his order.
Find her. No matter the cast, bring her back to me.”>>
He sat in their bedroom, motionless, until the early hours of the morning.
Finally, the secretary arrived with an update.
“The ones who took Miss Anna… were international mercenaries. Our men were a step too late. By the time they got there, the mercenaries had already reached international waters.”
International mercenaries weren’t something money alone could buy.
How had Anna gotten involved with such a force?
Someone was trying to kill her. There was no other explanation.
Hearing this, Victor gave a deep order. “Investigate. Find out if she has any enemies.“}
Yet, for the first time, his ever–obedient secretary remained frozen in place, his face full of hesitation.
Victor’s frown deepened. “What? Is this task too difficult?”
The secretary quickly shook his head. “No, on the contrary, it’s very simple. Since Miss Anna was brought back, she hasn’t socialized much The only ones who might hold resentment against her are Miss Lena… and…”
Victor impatiently knocked on the desk. “And who else?”
