Sean had never anticipated that Brandon,typically a beacon of rationale and composure,would consent to such an outlandish and perilous proposition
He was well aware of Natalie’s significance to Brandon,but the idea that Natalie’s safety eclipsed Brandon’s own well-being hadn’t crossed his mind. Caught in a swirl of emotions,Sean didn’t know whether to commend Brandon’s deep affection or question his lack of rationality.
Mandy,sharing Sean’s viewpoint,furrowed her brows in frustration.”I agree that it’s too hazardous for him to attempt a solo rescue mission,but I doubt hell heed my advice,”she confessed
Grinding his teeth in determination,Sean declared, “I must reason with Mr.Larson once more.”
As he spun around and headed towards Brandon, the latter abruptly lifted his gaze and stared at him.
Mandy,sharing Sean’s viewpoint, furrowed herbrows in frustration.”I agree that it’s too hazardous for him to attempt a solo rescue mission,but I doubt he’ll heed my advice,”she confessed.
Grinding his teeth in determination,Sean declared, “I must reason with Mr.Larson once more.”
As he spun around and headed towards Brandon, the latter abruptly lifted his gaze and shot him an icy look.”Enough with the chatter.Escort them back to the hotel first.”
Catching a glimpse of an online map on Brandon’s phone,Sean promptly placed himself in Brandon’s path,anxiety etching his features.”Mr.Larson,let me accompany you!Otherwise,you’ll be in danger!” “Fuck off!”Devoid of compassion,Brandon shoved Sean aside and briskly headed for the subterranean parking lot.
“Mr.Larson!”Sean yelled,his voice fraught with anxiety and helplessness.”If you find yourself in danger,give me a call!I’ll be ready!”
Alone,Brandon made his way to the subterranean parking lot,took the wheel,and started driving towards the address Jeremy had sent him.
He zoomed past several traffic lights,significantly shortening his travel time
However,upon his arrival,neither Jeremy nor Natalie were to be found.
“Damn it!”Realizing he had been duped,Brandon lashed out at the wall with a forceful kick.
Just then,his phone chimed again.Jeremy had sent him another address.
Without a second thought,Brandon instantly set off for the location specified by Jeremy.
But after visiting several places without catching sight of Jeremy or Natalie,his patience wore thin. He had been driving to each subsequent address for over an hour.After the third futile attempt, Brandon completely lost patience and dialed Jeremy’s number directly.
Jeremy,seemingly anticipating Brandon’s call, promptly picked up
Wind gusts echoed through the receiver suggesting Jeremy was near some ventilation.His boisterous laughter intermingled with the whooshing sound.”Mr.Larson,are you growing impatient?”he taunted.
“Ive demonstrated that Ill come alone.If you don’t provide your genuine location,Ill find Natalie myself,”Brandon retorted,his voice ice-cold,his teeth gritted.
“Mr.Larson,don’t let your temper get the best of you.I was merely jesting,”Jeremy chortled.He gave Brandon another address,advising,”Hurry over,Mr.Larson.Your wife awaits you.”
After ending the call,Brandon accelerated towards the address Jeremy had given him.
His destination was a dilapidated,seaside school. As night fell,the school premises took on an eerie, antiquated appearance.
The iron gate,worn out and rusted from the salty sea breeze,barred his car from entry,forcing Brandon to continue on foot.
The condition of the school was as desolate as the deserted land outside.The entire area was enveloped in a chilling sea breeze,while the ancient classroom doors creaked as they swayed under the gusts of wind
Brandon,expression impassive,moved past the administration building and straight towards the playing field.
Upon reaching the field’s center,he spotted two figures on the rooftop of the classroom building opposite him.
At first glance,he recognized the lithe figure to be
Natalie
Brandon’s gaze settled on the captivating figure from a distance,watching as Jeremy roughly yanked her by the collar,forcing her to stand at the rooftop’s edge where she teetered precariously on the brink of falling.A wrenching pain clutched his heart
The fault was his.His complacency and negligence had subjected the woman he cherished to this torment.
Regardless,he was resolute;even if it necessitated endangering his own life,he was resolved to rescue her
Simultaneously,Jeremy spotted Brandon in the middle of the playing field.His malevolent grin was more ghastly than any specter as he bellowed, “Brandon,Ive been expecting you for a while!”
Meeting Jeremy’s gaze with icy resolve,Brandon retorted,”I’m here now.Let Natalie go.”
Jeremy sneered,countering,”Join me in a game, and I’ll free her.”
Without a moment’s hesitation, Brandon commenced his trek towards the ominous,vacant classroom building
Seeing Brandon ascending the stairs compliantly, Jeremy felt a rush of exhilaration,his blood surged with anticipation.
He had awaited this day forfar too long!
Natalie,standing precariously at the edge of the railing-free rooftop,felt her nerves stretched to breaking point.She could crumble at any moment. Staring at Jeremy with a loathing gaze,she demanded bitterly,”What exactly is it that you want?”
With a brutal yank,Jeremy seized Natalie’s hair, pulling her back.He breathed a sinister chuckle into her ear,retorting,”Patience.You’l know soon enough.’
Natalies pained cry echoed into the night,tears spilling from her eyes.She seethed with rage, yearning to fight back,but the drug Jeremy had administered left her paralyzed,unable to resist.
“Whatever it is you desire,take it out on me!Leave Brandon out of this!”Natalie choked down her anger and despair,bargaining with Jeremy through gritted teeth.”If it’s money you’re after,both the Larson and White families can offer you a fortune substantial enough for a lifetime of luxury.”
Jeremy’s grip tightened on her hair,his sneer oozing disdain.”Money?Is that all you business types can fathom?What I desire carries far more weight than such trivialities.Even if l explained, you probably wouldn’t be willing to part with it.”
A wave of unease washed over Natalie,making her hesitate before posing the question,”What do you want?’
Jeremy’s lips twisted into a chilling smirk,his features morphing into a ferocious mask as he slowly articulated each word,”I want…Brandon’s life!”
He intended to murder Brandon!
The revelation sent a chilling shockwave through Natalie,the icy dread seeping from her toes to her head.
After a moment,trembling,she struggled to form the question.“Why…why do you hold such animosity towards him?Why must you kill him?” Jeremy was immensely satisfied with Natalie’s reaction.Her panic and frantic demeanor were exceedingly gratifying
Patting Natalie’s cheek,he chortled,”Worry not you’ll discover soon enough.”
lf Natalie was this terrified now,her reaction upor witnessing Brandon’s demise would undoubtedly be even more sensational.
As Natalie discerned the anticipatory glee in Jeremy’s eyes,her heart plummeted.She shot Jeremy a defiant glare,rebuking,”You lunatic!”
Unperturbed by Natalie’s admonishment,Jeremy released his hold,directing his attention towards the stairs with expectation.
Biting her lip,Natalie’s gaze also fell on the staircase.Overwhelmed by hopelessness and fear, she felt cornered.
What on earth was Jeremy planning?Brandon, with his astute mind,surely wouldn’t be deceived easily.The fault lay with her.She had been recklessly complacent,leading to her own capture and thereby ensnaring Brandon in this perilous predicament.
Brandon soon arrived on the topmost floor of the classroom building.
During his climb,he noticed that the building was dilapidated,except for the two topmost floors-the fifth and sixth-which were freshly constructed.
This anomaly pointed unmistakably to Jeremys handiwork.He had deliberately readied this place for something
Upon reaching the rooftop,he was met with a massive pool occupying over two-thirds of the entire rooftop area.Beyond the murky water,there appeared to be other organisms squirming and rolling within.
A wave of nausea washed over Brandon, prompting him to look away from the pool and towards Jeremy at the edge of the rooftop.
Noticing Brandon’s brief focus on the pool,a sinister grin spread across Jeremy’s face.“Mr. Larson,do you appreciate this pool?”
A sense of foreboding settled in Brandon,his features hardening.”What are you implying?”
Jeremy let loose a chiling,maniacal laugh,openly flaunting his madness and hate.He fixed Brandon with a malevolent stare,declaring,”Iarranged this pool especially for you.Seeing your fondness for it is quite reassuring.”
Hearing Jeremy’s deranged laughter,Natalie felt a shudder of fear.Her eyes met Brandon’s,filled with anxious concern,attempting to relay a silent message about Jeremy’s murderous intentions. She hoped he would comprehend her desperate plea and quickly escape from this precarious situation.
Disregarding the manic Jeremy,Brandon’s eyes ·fell on Natalie.Seeing her ashen complexion,a pang of anguish shot through his heart.
He didn’t dare contemplate what might have transpired during the hours she was in Jeremy’s custody.
“Natalie…”His voice was soft and filled with remorse,as if he was worried that anything louder would scare her.He didn’t want to tear his gaze away from her.”Im here to save you.”
“Brandon,get out of here!Please,just leave!”
Natalies pleas were barely audible due to the drug’s effects,her tears flowing freely.”Leave.…just…get out of here!”
Witnessing their emotional exchange,Jeremy’s laughter heightened,bordering on hysteria.”What a pathetic couple!Don’t worry,Ill make sure you die together!”
With steely determination in his eyes,Brandon steadily advanced,declaring,”I’m here now.
Release her.”
“Don’t move!”With a malicious grin,Jeremy raised his hand to stop Brandon.
In his hand was a syringe,its needle pressed against the delicate skin of Natalie’s neck.”If you proceed,I can’t promise that I won’t inadvertently harm your wife.”
Brandon froze in his tracks,his eyes wide open.”I won’t move any closer.Just don’t hurt her.”
A pool separated the two adversaries.
Brandon’s gaze was piercing and ruthless.
“Jeremy,I’ve followed your instructions.Let hergo.”
“Let her go?”Surprisingly,Jeremy nodded in agreement.He released his grip on Natalie’s arm and gave her a slight shove forward.”Certainly.”
Without his support,the weakened Natalie instantly started falling towards the pool.
“Natalie!”Brandon’s face turned ashen as he cried out and darted towards her.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
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