Chapter 3: Echoes of the Past
Transitioning from the streets to a penthouse was overwhelming for Liam.
He hoarded food under his silk pillows and flinched at sudden movements. Isabella spent every waking moment patiently rebuilding his trust, leaving her empire in the hands of her trusted aide, David Miller.
Then, a black envelope arrived at the penthouse security desk. Inside was a single polaroid of Liam sleeping in his new bed, taken from inside the apartment. The note read:
"You got him back. Now pay what you owe, or I take him forever."
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The Breach: Security footage showed nothing. The cameras had been remotely disabled.
The Realization: Isabella’s blood ran cold. The kidnapper wasn't a stranger. It was someone with top-tier access to her life, her home, and her schedule.
