Chapter 331
Millie was initially calm, but after hearing what Michael said, she became nervous and squirmed. âWoah, woah! Watch out. Donât go making yourself fallit Michael reminded her.
Millie was on the verge of breaking down. She wanted to say something, and Michael noticed immediately.
âDo you want to look for Winston?â he asked.
Millie hurriedly shook her head. Michael was taken aback and said, âYou donât want to tell him youâve been kidnapped.â
Millie nodded, which only surprised Michael even more.
âWhy not?â he asked.
Millie wanted to tell Michael that it was complicated. Yet, he continued, âIsnât this the perfect
opportunity? If he risks his life to save you, you might get back together. Wouldnât that be great?â
Millie was at a loss for words. Though it was a clever suggestion, she had no intention of getting back together with Winston.
âWhy arenât you interested in rekindling your romance? Michael noticed her indifference..
Millie closed her eyes and was relieved that he understood.
âAlright, then.â
With that, Michael stopped prying into her business. Then, he suddenly propped his face in his hand and gazed at the moon.
Millie could hardly believe her situation. The moon was beautiful that night, yet she was being held hostage.
What made it even more bizarre was the kidnapper sitting beside her was admiring the moon too. It was utterly surreal.
At Greer Group, Winston had just finished a virtual meeting. He flipped through the documents in his hand, visibly tired, and handed them to Eli. âItâs finalized. We need to fly to Strasson tomorrow.â
Eli nodded and replied, âYes, Mr. Greer.â
Winston patted his pocket, looking for his phone, but he couldnât find it. âEli, whereâs my phone?â he asked.
Eli answered, âIt might be in your office. You didnât have it with you this afternoon.â
Winston paused briefly before humming in response. He then walked with Ell toward the office.
âHowâs Joanna?â Winston asked along the way.
Mr. Greer, our people have been keeping an eye on Ms. Lowell. She hasnât left her house in the past few days.â
Winston frowned at the news. Joanna hadnât gone anywhere and hadnât called him either. Her silence was
rather unusual.
âGot it,â Winston responded flatly.
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As soon as he opened the office door, he saw that his phone was indeed charging. He walked over and had just sat on the couch to check his phone. Suddenly, he sprang to his feet.
His screen showed six or seven missed calls from an unknown number, along with a flurry of text
messages.
âMr. Greer, Millie has been kidnapped.â
âMr. Greer, please call me back if you see this message.
âMr. Greer, Iâm Vanessa Xander, Millieâs colleague.â
At that moment, Eli approached with a glass of water for Winston. âMr. Greer, whatâs wrong?â
Winston gulped nervously. He frowned, dialed Vanessaâs number, and strode out.
âMr. Greer?â Eli trailed behind him with concern. âHas something happened to Ms. Lowell?â
Winston pressed the elevator button with urgency and said, âMillieâs in trouble.â
âMs. Caldwell?â Eli was taken aback.
The call connected as Winston entered the elevator. âHello, this is Winston Greer.â
Vanessaâs voice was much calmer as she explained, âOh, hello, Mr. Greer. Everythingâs fine now. Iâve already called the police, and Millieâs parents have gone to the station.â
Winston fell silent, noting the exasperation in Vanessaâs voice. After all, he had vanished when Millie needed him the most and didnât show up until it was past 10:00 pm.
If Millie had truly been in danger, the kidnappers would probably have dismembered her by now.
âWhat happened?â Winston asked in a low voice.
âMillie was in a car accident and was abducted right outside the entrance.â Vanessaâs response was brief.
Winston frowned, and a hint of disbelief flickered in his eyes. Abducted? How could anyone have the nerve to take Millie away in public?
âWhich police station is handling the case?â Winston pressed further.
Vanessa replied, âThe headquarters.â