Chapter 276

Tessa followed Stephen in a daze to the local police station to give their statements. At the station, the police's attitude noticeably improved once they learned Stephen's identity. From the officers, Stephen discovered that the person who had called the police was a man, and through technical means, they had identified him as Zachary. One of the officers explained, "The caller said his girlfriend had been kidnapped and taken to Silverstone. He also mentioned that the kidnappers might be armed. After receiving the report, we immediately launched a search and eventually pinpointed the location." These details were shared privately with Stephen, though Tessa remained unaware. Their statements were given quickly. As Tessa stepped out of the interview room, an officer said, "You're free to go." "Officer, my sister has been kidnapped. Please, you have to save her. The man who took her is a monster. She's only eight years old. If she's in his hands, I..." Tessa's voice trembled, her