Chapter 514 Danger Comes (Part One) Katie covered her mouth and giggled.
"Luciana, how can you say that? I just heard something from my friend.
Please don't accuse me like that. I'm really scared! But..." She paused, pretending to wipe away tears, before continuing, "You wanted to hurt me. I was pregnant. The nurse saw you attacked me..." Luciana froze. It turned out that Katie had deliberately staged the whole thing to have witnesses. This woman was ruthlessly vicious, like a sly fox! Anger flooded Luciana, her eyes blazing. She demanded, "Where have you hidden my granddaughter? Return her to me immediately, or I will never
forgive you, even at my last breath!" Katie took a sip of water, soothing her throat, and then replied slowly, "Luciana, why do you lose your patience so quickly as you age? I've told you not to forget your medication, but here you are accusing me of wishing you harm. Just look at yourself now." Luciana was far from Katie's calm demeanor. Janey's missing tormented her, and she could empathize with Raegan's anguish.
Since Mitchel's disappearance, Luciana had seen the true colors of those around her. Except for Raegan, everyone seemed driven by greed.
In her distress, Luciana realized she had unwittingly driven Raegan away, which posed obstacles to Mitchel's reunion with Raegan after having an
unhappy life for five whole years.
Although Raegan's incident five years ago wasn't her fault, Luciana couldn't help but blame herself. If only she had sincerely welcomed Raegan, Raegan and Mitchel might not have endured so much suffering. They could have lived merrily now...
It was always after losing something that people realized its true value.
Luciana only hoped that Janey would return to Raegan safely. She was ready to pay any price to ensure that. Even with her life on the line, she was determined to do so.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtOnce she had composed herself, Luciana asked, "Tell me, what do you want?" Seeing that Luciana gave in, Katie set down her cup and said calmly,
"Withdraw your accusation against me and acknowledge that my child is the rightful heir to the Dixon family." Luciana's anger made her hands shake. Katie had betrayed her trust by having an affair with another man, claiming her bodyguard's child belonged to the Dixon family. It was the first time that she had seen such a shameless woman! Yet, for Janey's safety, Luciana had to agree. "I'll do everything you ask," she said without hesitation.
"And the sample I left before, and Mitchel's, I want them all destroyed.
Leave no trace." "I promise," Luciana replied firmly.
"Words alone aren't enough," Katie insisted. She demanded Luciana prepare both a written statement and
a video recording.
Moreover, after Luciana recorded the video acknowledging her child's origin, Katie promptly shared the news on the Dixon Group's official website.
Once it was public, Luciana felt trapped, knowing she couldn't take her words back. The official website was a serious platform where any false news could heavily impact the Dixon Group's stock value.
Luciana pleaded, "I've done what you asked. Can I see my granddaughter now?" Katie replied calmly, "Hold on. Now's not the time." Luciana's frustration boiled over.
"What are you saying, Katie? I've followed your instructions, yet you still won't let me see my granddaughter. If
you're trying to trick me, I swear I'll go to extremes to make your life miserable!" "Calm down..." Katie, showing signs of impatience, cut in. "I haven't finished yet." Katie handed Luciana a black phone.
"Do as the phone instructs, and you'll see her. But remember, don't tell anyone about this, or you might lose the chance to see your beloved granddaughter forever..." Even as Katie smiled, there was a chilling quality to her grin.
Luciana, aware of Katie's ruthless nature, chose her steps carefully.
Once outside Katie's ward, Luciana encountered Raegan, who was anxiously waiting.
Raegan immediately grabbed Luciana's
hand, her voice filled with urgency.
"Mrs. Dixon, what did Katie tell you? Do you know where Janey is?" Luciana remained silent, Katie's threats vivid in her mind.
As the seconds ticked by, Raegan grew increasingly worried. Janey had been missing for nearly two days. But there were still no leads on her whereabouts.
Even though the police had started investigating because Erick insisted, they hadn't found any clues yet.
Annis was suspected of taking Janey away, making the police treat it an acquaintance committing a crime.
They focused on digging into Annis’ social circle, and even Annis' daughter, Elin, was brought in for questioning.
Raegan couldn't accept the idea that Annis would kidnap Janey. To Annis,
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJaney was like her own granddaughter.
But the police weren't convinced and were at a dead end for now.
Raegan was overwhelmed with despair. Luciana had to support Raegan to keep her from falling.
Through her tears, Raegan asked Luciana, "Mrs. Dixon, do you have any news about Janey? Please, tell me anything..." Luciana paused, her voice shaky as she replied, "I... I don't have any information..." Raegan found it hard to believe that Luciana didn't know anything.
Raegan cried out. "When she was younger, Janey showed signs of autism.
Early intervention helped her, but a sudden change of environment might trigger a setback. She's your
granddaughter. Please tell me, okay?" Tears streamed down Luciana's face at Raegan's words, and her hands trembled. But she firmly pulled away from Raegan's grip. "I don't know anything, really!" Luciana hesitated and then added, "Please, try not to cry here. Go home and wait for any news. You'll need to be strong for her." With that, Luciana left abruptly, biting back her emotions.
Raegan collapsed on the ground, exhausted. She had been running on empty for too long, her body shaking uncontrollably and her face ghostly pale.
With her face buried in her hands, tears streamed down her cheeks. She felt utterly lost, unsure of her next
move. Raegan was certain that Katie's men had taken her daughter, yet every lead turned up empty. "I've failed as a mother..." she whispered to herself, despair washing over her.
Just then, Raegan noticed the guards usually stationed in front of Katie's ward were gone. She made a move to confront Katie, but was immediately blocked by the Glyn family's bodyguards, soon joined by those from the Dixon family.
Blocked from entering, Raegan stood there, puzzled about the sudden change.
Curiosity getting the better of her, Raegan checked the latest news on her phone and discovered a shocking update. Luciana had admitted that Katie's child was Mitchel's! After some thought, Raegan realized
that it had to be connected. She lingered by Katie's ward a moment longer before deciding to leave.