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Chapter 317 âBuckle up.â Zion swiftly drove the car, and Maeve reâfastened her seatbelt.
In the dead of night, Zionâs car sped toward Scott Manor, disregarding every red light along the way.
Upon her return, Maeve found Scott Manor in disarray. Zayla and a few bruised bodyguards had gathered in the living room.
They stood up as Maeve entered.
âMs. Scott!â As she approached Marve, Zayla said, âOnly Mr. James is missing. Mr. Boks has left Ms. Sharon in the basement.â
âWhereâs Sharon?â
âStill down there.â
âIâll go and take a look.â Maeve hurried to the basement to assess the situation. Zon walked ahead of her, fearing that Sharon would do something to harm Marve As Maeve opened the basement door, Sharon charged toward her. But before she could reach Maeve, Zion kicked her back âPlease, Iâm begging you! Please! Let my son go!â Sharon was terrified. The darkness of the basement had already begun to unravel her sanity after being left alone for less than half an hour.
âWhat did Sergio do after taking James away? Did he leave any messages?â
Sharon shook her head frantically. âNothing! He took James and left without a word âMs. Scott, Ilonow that itâs my fault. Itâs all my Lault. This has nothing to do with James! So, please, let James go.â
Maeve frowned slightly at the lack of useful information. She said to Zayla, âLetâs go â
âYes, Ms. Scott,â
âMs. Scott! Let me out! Save James! Iâm begging you! Please save my son!â Sharonâs desperate voice faded as the basement door closed.
Exiting the basement, Maeve felt a pounding headache setting in. âFind out immediately where Sergio has taken James. I want answers within an hourâ
âIâve already sent san someone to look into it, but it might be challenging to locate him.â
After all these years, Sergioâs name now carried considerable weight in Seathbum. The Brooks familyâs influence ran deep, and their methods were not always above board, given their longâstanding status.
Perhaps this time, James had stirred up too much trouble, so Sergio had decided to take revenge on him.
However, despite intending to teach James a lesson, Maeve had no desire to endanger his life. After all, James was Philipâs only child. âMarve?â Zionâs voice seemed distant yet clos Maeve looked up, but Zionâs figure appeared blurry. She shook her head, trying to clear her mind, but her vision remained toggy as she collapsed backward.
âManve!â Zion cought her, feeling her forehead. Maeveâs face was flushed, and her breathing was uneven.
âSheâs running a fever.â Zion frowned. Then, he carried Maeve and instructed Zayla, âGet the doctor here within 20 minutes.â
âAlright. Iâll get on it right away!â
Zayla hurried off to call the doctor. Zion gazed at Marve, who was cradled in his arms. She felt as light as a feather against him.
Zion gently scooped Maeve into his arms and headed upstairs to Marveâs room. He then laid her gently on the bed.
The room was dimly lit Zion reached out to feel Maeveâs forehead and frowned.
Chatside the door, Zayla said, âMr. Spencer, the doctor is on the way âBring some cold water in here.â