The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2603
“No, Daddy, please don't go,” Mara sobbed, collapsing to the floor in a heap,
feeling utterly powerless as she watched Elton’s retreating figure.
Why? Am I not your child too? Why is it always Victoria you choose over me?
Her eyes clenched shut, tears streaming down her cheeks, a silent testament to
her anguish.
The school counselor noticed Mara’s distress and gently helped her to her feet.
“There, there, don't you worry. Your dad will come back safe and sound,” she
said, handing Mara a cup of water to soothe her cold hands.
Though her words were comforting, everyone knew the risks involved were
immense. Even police officers couldn't guarantee a safe return from such
situations, let alone an unarmed middle-aged man like Elton. He was clearly
prepared for the worst.
Back at the station, Alyssa and the other officers were bustling about, making
arrangements for what was to come. They could only accompany Elton part of
the way. As they neared the designated meeting spot, they had to stop.
“Good luck, buddy,” one officer clapped Elton on the shoulder before he left the
safety of the police cruiser. “We'll be hiding out nearby, don’t you worry. We'll do
everything we can to keep you safe.”
Elton nodded, his jaw set with determination, and restarted the engine of his car.
Tragically, the plan went awry. As soon as Elton stepped out of his car, he was
ambushed by not one but several kidnappers.
“Hey! What are you doing? I've brought the ransom, so you can’t do this!” Elton
shouted desperately.
The officers, who were stationed a fair distance away, sprinted toward the
commotion upon hearing his cries. But the kidnappers were quicker, knocking
Elton out cold and speeding away with him before anyone could intervene.
The ransom money, too, was taken, leaving behind a group of dumbfounded
officers and an empty briefcase.
“Damn it,” cursed one of the officers, his frustration palpable. “These crooks are
too brazen. They're practically taunting us.”
From his command post, Captain Aidan had been following the developments.
He was silent for a moment before responding icily, “Indeed, they are taunting us.
Get a team to check on all the ex-cons released in the last six months, especially
those with robbery charges. I suspect we're dealing with some seasoned
criminals.”.
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“Roger that!”
Both Alyssa and Dean looked grim, and Mara was holding her breath, her anxiety
palpable.
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What does that mean, Officer?

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Where's my dad? You said you would
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protect him! Why didn't you bring him
back? He left here just fine, and now
both the money and he are gone!
Give me back my father-give him
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The officers on the scene frowned,
their expressions filled with guilt.
They had underestimated the
kidnappers, who were bold enough to
not only demand a ransom but also
to openly defy the police. Their hasty
agreement to the ransom now
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It wasn't over yet, and no one was ready to give up, but there was no easy
explanation to offer Mara, whose quiet sobs filled the room..
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When Elton began to regain
consciousness, he could feel the
world rocking around him. It took a
moment for him to remember the
blow that had knocked him out. The
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