Those words sent a shockwave into the group. Ethan dropped whatever he was doing and raised his head abruptly.
"What did you say? Where is Liv?"
"Mr. Miller, Mrs. Miller is currently in Kreene."
Ethan immediately knew what happened. "Where Wayne was born? Damn it. So it really was him. I should've known."
If the kidnapper were the person who was trying to kill Olivia, she would've ended up like the rest of the crew.
Only Wayne would set up such a distraction.
His confession was rejected. So, he faked Olivia's death to hide her whereabouts.
He didn't expect Ethan to place a tracker on Olivia.
"Wayne is a ruthless man. He'd even resort to such methods. Mr. Miller, let's go and bring Mrs. Miller back."
Ethan raised his hand to stop him.
"No. Wayne must be keeping tabs on us. If we make any sudden moves, we risk alerting him."
"You're right, Mr. Miller. Then, what should we do? We can't just leave Mrs. Miller with him, right?
He might move her to another location soon."
"We have to make a move, but I can't be the one doing it."
Ethan had a grave expression on his face.
"I have to pretend like I'm still searching the ocean to prevent raising his suspicion. It's not only me. None of you can leave the country.
"That's his turf. He'll find out as soon as we enter the borders."
Kelvin frowned. "If none of us are going, who would you entrust this mission to?"
"I have a plan. I'm relieved to know that Liv is with Wayne. Judging by his personality, he's probably going for the long game. He won't do anything to Liv for now."
"And Mr. Heath…"
He was the most pitiful person in the Heath family.
"Why have you come?" Yale snuffed out the cigarette.
"We've fought for so many years. This time, I'm here to cut a deal with you."
"A deal with me?" Yale found it hard to believe. Ethan was already better connected than he was.
"There's something I need done, but I can't do it myself. You've always been a strong rival to me. You can pull it off."
Yale saw that Ethan's eyes weren't as bloodshot as before. He could guess what the deal was about.
"Is it related to Olivia?"
"That's right. I've found where she is, but I don't want to risk alerting the enemy. If you help me with this, I'll help you get with Molly."
That suggestion was too tempting for Yale.
"I wouldn't agree if it was any other reason. But I owe her too much. I'll do it. Tell me what I need to do."
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