Chapter 98
“When William is rescued, I will definitely present you with a banner and hold a press conference to praise you,” Robert promised eagerly.
The police shook their heads in disagreement.
“You all should stop praying and start thinking about how you’ll earn your son’s forgiveness when he returns. As officers, we can’t condone what you’ve done,” the lead policeman said firmly.”
Robert kept apologizing, promising to change and give William a wealthy life once he was found. Charles wanted to speak up, but Robert shot him with a sharp glare. Charles lowered his head, the resentment in his eyes flickering briefly.”
A day passed. The Pierce family was finally released from the detention center, anxiously waiting for news from the police. But when the officer spoke, the color drained from Father and Margaret’s faces.
“After a full day of searching, we finally located your son, William Pierce. But… he doesn’t want to see either of you right now.“}]
Margaret refused to believe it at first. She kept calling his phone until the cold busy tone confirmed it. Her face turned ashen.
“Son, why aren’t you answering the phone?”
While his parents pleaded with the police, William had already bought a plane ticket with the reward money–he was leaving to study abroad.
In the kidnapping, Charles traded his life for ransom. When the kidnappers prepared to deal with him, William acted quickly, volunteering to go to Canada.
The kidnappers thought killing him would waste bullets and create murder charges. Selling him would bring in money, so they kept him alive.
The blood found at the scene was a coincidence. A wild dog wandered into the abandoned site hunting for food, biting one of the kidnappers, who then shot the animal.
Halfway to Canada, William stole the kidnappers‘ confiscated phone and sent a secret message for help while they were off guard.}
Because of this clue, the police arrested the kidnappers and recovered the ransom.
William was rewarded handsomely for his bravery.
He boarded the plane with a heavy heart and a ticket to a new life.}
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Before, he dreamed of studying abroad only to return and give his parents a better life. But
There was nothing left worth holding on to in that shabby, miserable home.
His wealthy parents, who only pretended to be poor, were not worth his loyalty.}
The only person he couldn’t bear to leave was his girlfriend, Emily.
now, he was doing it for himself.
Before leaving, he called her to report that he was safe and told her that after settling abroad, he would arrange for her to join him.§
Once abroad, thanks to his excellent grades and recommendation, William quickly joined a scientific research team and began his own projects without distractions.
Here, everyone focuses solely on research. No one cared about anyone’s background–poor or rich.
He met many people, and his mentor’s praise made him feel truly appreciated and cared for.
He thought he could cut ties with his parents once abroad–but they had many connections and still found him.
One day, as he stepped out of the research institute, several luxury cars pulled up.
A group of bodyguards rushed out and escorted two people toward him.
‘Son! Mom and Dad finally found you!“}
William looked up and saw them clearly.”
One wore a suit and polished leather shoes; the other a cheongsam adorned with jewels.
The pale, weary faces from before were gone. Father’s bent posture was straightened, and Mother’s look of bitterness vanished.
They looked like a powerful, wealthy, and proud couple–completely transformed.§
