04:09pm.

Kaden watch his brother pace up and down as they waited for the police report on the whereabout of Andy and Aliyah.

It's been eight hours since Andy made that call to William. And also eight hours that she and Aliyah went missing.

When Andy called,he and William were together then,plotting how to get Aliyah to remember anything at all. Since William put the phone on speaker, they both heard the conversation between Andy and whoever she opened the door for.

There was also not,mistaking the scuffle that followed a little bit later.

By the time they arrived at Andy's house,they were gone. A trip to Jamal's house,also confirmed that he,the children and Aliyah were all gone.

Which was a little bit strange,since Lea was nowhere to be found too. Ansela and Cassie said that they saw her enter the estate that morning,on their way to get some groceries.

No one knows if she came out or never came out of the estate.

"Mr Mckade." The police officer in charge of the case,officer Miguel,called out to them.

William stopped pacing and Kaden also got up on his feet.

"Any news yet?" Kaden asked.

"None. "The officer scratched his beard. "The neighbours said that they didn't hear any sound whatsoever from her place. And we searched the entire house,the only finger prints we were able to get were that of Miss Jensen and Mrs Johnson."

"Shit!" William swore under his breath. "I have a feeling that this are all connected. How can six people go missing all in one day?"

"We are still trying to figure it out." Officer Miguel sighed. "Go home,okay? We'll let you know as soon as we find something."

"Okay. Thank you"

They all shake hands before walking out of the police station. William's phone began to ring when they got to his car in the parking lot.

"This is a private number." William told Kaden,who peered over his shoulder at William's phone.

"Don't you think that we should inform the police?"

"Wait first." He picked it. "Hello?"

"Hi,William Mckade."

"Who is this?"

"Your worst nightmare."

William exchanged glances with Kaden who was scowling at the phone. "My worst nightmare?"

"Yes. I have what you are looking for."

"Where is Aliyah? Where did you take her? If you don't tell me now,I swear that i'll--"

"Do what?" The person cackled. "Call the police? Go ahead. But know that the moment you do,I would kill Cassandra and Ansela first. Then Andy,then your precious Ella and finally your children."

"M-my children?"

"Yes. Your children. Wait for my instructions. I would call you by nine pm. Remember,don't tell the police."

"Don't..." William kicked the tire of his car. "Damn it. Try calling Cassie and Annie. I think whoever he is,he is bluffing."

"Okay." Kaden dialled his wife's number. His heart began to pound when it continued to go to voice mail.

He dialled Ansela's number and it came back the same.

"It's going to voicemail." Kaden clenched his jaw. "What are we going to do?"

"Wait for the call."

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08:57pm.

"Why isn't he calling?" William checked his phone once more.

"He said nine pm." Kaden signalled for the waiter. Mirabella restaurant was packed up this evening. Which was odd,maybe people are just tired of cooking or something. "And this is just Eight,fifty-seven. Three minutes left."

"If I get my hands on that fucker,I swear..." William let the rest trail off. When a waiter approached their table.
"Good evening,Sir." The waiter smiled at them. "Someone dropped this for you."

Kaden snatched the envelope from the startled waiter's hands and ripped the back off. A note fell into his lap.

With a growl,William got on his feet and grabbed the waiter by his suit jacket. "Who gave this to you?"

"The lady sitting over...there?" The waiter frowned when he saw the table,placed by the door side,he served earlier empty. A woman was there earlier.

"I see no one there." William tightened his grip. "What does she look like?"

"She has red hair and also blue eyes. Deep blue eyes."

"Lea." William released the waiter. "What does the note say?"

"Read it yourself." Kaden passed him the note.

Come to the old ware house,beside your estate,by nine-thirty pm. If you arrive late,one person is going down.

With love,from

                              ~your worst nightmare.

"We have to go now!"

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"Why are you doing this?" Cassie questioned Maddy,who stood in front of them with her hands crossed over her chest.

"I want William for myself." Maddy smirked. "And also his wealth. I am having his baby also. But you guys would prove to be a stumbling block for me."

"I was never against your engagement with Will," Ansela glared at Maddy,who grinned in return. "In fact,I supported you. My mother warned me about you,but I didn't listen."

Maddy cackled. "Poor you. You should have listened. What can you do now anyway?"

Ansela struggled against her bind. "Release me and I'll show you what."

"Ah. "Maddy clucked. "I am not as stupid as you are my dear."

"Who are you people? And why are you doing this?" Andy questioned as she tried ,unsuccessfully, to turn in the chair she was tied to,so she could see Maddy's face.

"A very good question." Maddy clapped. "I like you Andy. You're smart. It's not about me."

"It's about who?" Aliyah asked.

"You'll see." Maddy snapped her fingers. "In a bit,I...." Her voice trailed off when they all heard the unmistakable sound of tire skidding on Asphalt.

"Ah,now the show begins."

~*~*~*~*~*~

"We should not go in just like that." Kaden told William as they got down from the car.

William was too busy surveying their surroundings to reply. The old ware house was thirty-seven miles away from his estate. And it looked deathly silent,since it was abandoned for about ten years now. No one ever come out here anymore.

The person is really smart.

No one could ever find out that they were here,which was the reason why he chose it in the first place.

"Let's go." William started forward but Kaden stopped him by grabbing his arm.

"It could be a trap."

"We have to find out first."

A piercing scream cut through the silent air. Without any word to each other,they both ran through the gate and burst into the ware house,through the front door.

The place looked really big and empty at the same time. Kaden paused in his stride,when he saw her tied to a chair in the middle of the room, with every other person.

Cassie's eyes widened when she saw Kaden and William coming towards them. She began to murmur behind the duct tape placed over her lips. Ansela joined in too.

When they got to them,William removed the duct tape from Ansela's mouth,while Kaden removed Cassie's own.

"It's a trap." They both said the same time.

"Welcome to the club,Mr Mckade's."

Slowly,William turned to see a gun trained on him. That didn't shock him,but the person holding the gun,shocked him.

"Hello, Boss. Miss me?"

"Ace?"