Grief, Betrayals, and a Core of Blaze
Shauna looked at the house behind her and called Baron directly. "Mr. Baron, James has been captured. But this house of his is quite nice, and the interior is luxurious. It must have cost a lot of money. What should we do with it?" Baron thought of Holt. Holt was James' biological son, after all, and now Natalie’s student. As his teacher’s husband, he should at least give him a welcoming gift. Thinking of this, Baron said coolly, "Have a lawyer draft a gratuitous gift agreement. During the interrogation later, find a way to make James sign and fingerprint the agreement. Transfer this house to Holt." "Who is Holt?" Shauna had never heard the name and couldn’t help but ask. Baron said coolly, "My wife’s newest disciple. James' biological son." "Oh, understood." Shauna really wanted to hear the gossip, but she knew now wasn’t the time. "Then, Mr. Baron, will you interrogate him personally?" Baron looked at the heavy security around the airport—layered three deep—and the police presence. He thought for a moment and said, "Alright. I’ll head over in a bit. Remember, don’t let him see our location." "Yes, Mr. Baron." After hanging up, Shauna drove James away. Baron also told Waylon he had something to attend to and left. Waylon and Flynn didn’t ask further; Baron wasn’t someone who acted rashly. Everyone was on high alert, just waiting for Rachel and Jensen to arrive. Jensen was dragged into the car by Rachel. He leaned back casually against the seat, but his mind was racing.I wonder if Natalie came. If something unexpected happens later, I must protect Natalie. Rachel felt a sense of dread. "Stop the car!" Rachel suddenly shouted, causing Jensen to frown slightly. "What are you doing now? Rachel, don’t think you can do whatever you want just because you’re holding me hostage. I’ve already made arrangements. What do you mean by stopping now?" But Rachel paid no attention to what Jensen said. She felt her left eyelid twitching nonstop today. "I’m making a call." Rachel took out her phone and dialed James directly. James, still in the car, heard his phone ring. He struggled, wanting to grab the phone to call for help, but Shauna knocked him out with a single punch. "Worthless trash. Still trying to act tough in front of me? You’re underestimating her." Shauna finished speaking, pulled out James' phone, and saw Rachel’s incoming call. Shauna recognized Rachel’s name. She looked at a man beside her and said coolly, "You heard James speak earlier, right? Confident you can imitate him?" The man nodded. "No problem. As long as it’s not someone too close to him, it should pass." Shauna motioned toward the phone with her chin.The man took the phone and swiped to answer. "What is it? Why are you calling me at this hour? Did the plan change?" As soon as the man spoke, his voice and accent changed, sounding exactly like James. Shauna gave him a thumbs-up. Rachel, who had been feeling uneasy, let out a sigh of relief when she heard James' voice. "Nothing’s wrong on your end, is there?" "What could possibly happen on my end? You know I’m staying in a residential area. Who could find me?" The man’s words put Rachel completely at ease. "You still need to be careful. Your men must ensure my safety, otherwise the boss won’t let you off." "I know, I know. Stop nagging!" The man hung up after speaking. Shauna, however, caught something in Rachel’s words and sent a message to Baron. "Mr. Baron, James and Rachel seem to be working for the same person. Rachel just mentioned ‘boss’ on the phone." "Understood. Don’t blow your cover. Bring James back quickly." "Yes, sir." After hanging up, Shauna told the driver to speed up. Rachel, back in her car, was finally relieved. Her twitching eyelid was probably just from lack of rest lately.Jensen heard the call and knew Rachel had another backup plan. What should I do? I don’t know what Natalie has arranged. If she’s not prepared, will Rachel’s backup plan hurt her? "You really are a cunning woman! You had the Luke family prepare a private jet to get you out of Ocean City, yet you have accomplices! Since that’s the case, why bother using my Luke family’s resources?" "It’s not the same. My people are just a precaution. Don’t overthink it. I’ve said it before, as long as I can leave Ocean City safely, I will naturally release you, and I’ll tell you what you want to know. Jensen, you should know, you are special to me."
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