Chapter 79 Unyielding Pursuit

The sound of Lucas's phone ringing cut through the tension in the Van Kirk home like a sharp knife. Every moment seemed to be on the edge of some kind of unknown. Everyone in the room turned their attention to him, and their faces showed a mix of hope and fear. As Lucas searched for his phone, his mind was running with the idea that this might be the call they've all been waiting for to find out where Emma was. Lucas picked up the phone with hope, his voice strained with rush. A voice he had never heard before said something on the other end of the line. It gave him chills. The man who caused them so much trouble and pain in their lives was Victor Powell. Lucas's jaw tightened as he listened to Victor's words, and his grip on the phone got stronger as the time went on. Victor's voice was cold and calculated as he gave his warning. His words were filled with fear. He told Lucas that Emma was alive, but that Lucas had to drop all charges against him so that Emma would be safe. There wa