Three words immediately flashed in Charlotte's mind: Neely. It couldn't be anyone else.
She grabbed her coat and rushed out of the apartment.
"Charlotte, where are you going?" Lilith called after her.
She didn't answer.
Watching Charlotte hurry into the elevator, Lilith frowned in confusion before pulling out her phone and sending a quick message.
Once in her car, Charlotte tried calling Vera, but her phone went straight to voicemail. She then called the hospital, where the nurse on duty told her Vera had taken the day off.
It was her fault. She’d been careless. Vera was still staying at Norene's place and must have been targeted because of her.
Suddenly, she remembered something and dialed the number Officer Woods had given her.
The call connected quickly. "Hello, how can I help you?"
"I'm looking for Officer Woods. My name is Charlotte Sterling."
"One moment, please."
A few seconds later, Officer Woods's voice came on the line. "Miss Sterling?"
"I think my friend may have been kidnapped. They sent me a text."
Woods immediately alerted several of his subordinates. "Can you forward me the message?"
"Yes, but they've demanded I come alone, so I have to go first."
"Miss Sterling, cooperate with whatever they ask you to do. Try to stall for time, and I'll bring a team right away. Your safety is the top priority. Do you understand?"
"I will."
Charlotte hung up, took a deep breath, and pressed down on the accelerator.


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