The Man Who Waited vs. The Man Who Wasted novel Chapter 473

Not long after, Julian received a call from Gideon Shaw.

"I've tapped into Adrian's phone. Jocelyn... has been kidnapped."

Julian's expression turned instantly lethal.

"Keep tracking his location."

Gideon truly was the brilliant talent Jocelyn had claimed him to be.

"Don't worry! I'll report his every move to you."

"Yeah."

Gideon paused for a second on the line.

"Don't forget, she's Storm. She's tough. She won't die easily."

Ethan paced the room, practically vibrating with anxiety.

"Sir, is Miss Evans going to be okay?"

"Sir, will the kidnappers hurt her?"

"Sir, why would anyone target my goddess?"

"Sir, what if they kill her before they even get the money?"

"Sir, what if they get the money and kill her anyway?"

"Sir..."

"Ethan," Julian commanded, his voice eerily calm, his eyes firmly shut. "Sit down. Be quiet."

But Ethan couldn't stay still.

"I can't, sir. I'm just losing my mind here."

Julian asked softly, "Does panicking help?"

If panicking worked, he would be tearing the city apart right now.

Sarah called.

"Mr. Vance, what's the situation?"

Julian answered her with terrifying composure.

"She was kidnapped. They're demanding a ransom."

A cold sweat broke out over Sarah's entire body.

"Oh my god. What do we do?"

Julian found himself comforting her.

"For now, they want money. They won't hurt her yet."

But if it dragged on for too long, all bets were off.

Sarah broke down crying.

"I'm so sorry, I'm so, so sorry. She came to see me so late at night, and I didn't look out for her. Mr. Vance, I'm truly sorry."

She knew exactly how much Jocelyn meant to him.

Her apology wasn't out of fear of his wrath.

Leaving behind nothing but skeletal, unfinished towers.

Overrun with weeds, the place looked like an apocalyptic wasteland.

Stepping out of the car, Todd hauled the heavy duffel bag and whispered nervously.

"Boss, are we really not calling the cops?"

Adrian glanced up at the decaying concrete walls.

"If they get triggered and kill her, are you going to take responsibility?"

"I'm just worried they might hurt you."

Adrian's tone was unreadable. "Rare to see you acting so loyal. Follow my lead once we get up there."

"Got it."

Audrey tried to follow them.

Adrian blocked her path.

"You stay in the car."

"Adrian, let me come with you. I won't feel safe otherwise."

His patience had entirely evaporated.

"I told you to stay in the car! Enough of this nonsense!"

Biting her lip, Audrey stepped back and climbed into the vehicle.