CHAPTER 486:THE BOTCHED RESCUE

Lauretta paced back and forth in her living room; her eyes fixed on the phone. She had been trying to reach Max for hours, but his line was dead. She had sent countless texts, but I was still awaiting a response. The silence was deafening, and her anxiety was growing by the minute. Knowing how dangerous Alexander could be, she had taken solace in being indoors. The news of George's kidnapping had sent her into a tailspin, and she was desperate for any information about his rescue. Max, her cousin, had volunteered to lead the rescue mission early that morning. But now, as the sun began to set, Lauretta was starting to lose hope. She tried calling Max again, but his phone rang straight to voicemail. She threw the phone onto the couch and continued pacing, her mind racing with worst-case scenarios. Where was Max? Had they found George? Were they safe? As the hours passed, there was no news from George or Max. Lauretta's fear turned to panic. She had to know what was happening. She had