Forsaking the Years of Longing novel Chapter 105

Chapter 29

Fear gripped Daphne's heart tightly, the man's cold words freezing her in place.

Her voice trembled as she tried to bargain for her freedom.

"If it's money you want, my family has plenty. I'm the heiress of Walker Group. Let me go, and I promise you a life of wealth and comfort!"

But the only response was a heavy silence. Her desperate plea echoed in the empty room, unanswered.

On the other side of the city, Matthew and Jonathan scoured every corner like frantic moths drawn to a flame.

Their bloodshot eyes and haggard faces betrayed the toll of two sleepless days and nights spent searching. Yet their determination to find Daphne was unshakable.

"Daphne... where are you? I'm so worried about you," Jonathan choked, his voice trembling as his reddened eyes brimmed with helplessness.

They spared no expense, deploying every available resource and offering a large reward to uncover the identity of the mysterious black-clad figure who had taken her.

The police, too, were working tirelessly, combing the city in search of clues. But each lead fell short, the trail going cold just as it began to warm.

The last known trace of Daphne was a surveillance clip showing her and the masked man on a city street before they vanished without a trace.

The Walker family was consumed by anxiety. Gracie, overwhelmed by worry, eventually collapsed at home and had to be rushed to the hospital by Bob, who stayed by her side day and night.

"Have they found Daphne yet?" Gracie asked weakly from her hospital bed, her voice laced with urgency.

Bob sighed deeply, shaking his head. "No news yet."

A thick cloud of despair hung over the Walker household, casting an oppressive shadow over everyone.

The kidnapping had also captured the city's attention, with every major news outlet covering the story.

"Walker Group Heiress Abducted by Masked Man, Missing Without a Trace" became the headline plastered across New York's media landscape.