Chapter 217 Are You Insane?

Adrian stepped out of the elevator into the basement, his footsteps echoing in the quiet, almost eerie space. It was so silent you could hear a pin drop, and that made his hunch even stronger. Something told him Claire might be down here. As he crept further into the basement, he caught sight of a shadowy figure making a dash toward a black van parked in the farthest corner, practically in the blind spot. The hairs on the back of Adrian’s neck stood up. He squinted and his heart nearly stopped when he realized who the unconscious person in the man’s arms was. “Claire?” he muttered under his breath, then yelled, “Hey! Stop right there!” The man glanced back but didn’t slow down. He sped up, like he was making a break for it. Not on Adrian’s watch. Adrian broke into a full sprint, adrenaline pumping through his veins. He didn’t care that his dress shoes weren’t exactly built for a chase scene—he was catching this guy if it was the last thing he did. With a final burst of speed, Adri