Chapter 48

"Ms. Monroe seems to be in trouble," Brian said. Charlotte raised an eyebrow as she watched Jasper with a look of curiosity. She snatched his phone and put it on speaker. Brian quickly summarized the events. "Ms. Monroe sent me the car's license plate number along with some location pings, but then she vanished. I can't get in touch with her, either. "She was on a highway from the latest update, but I'm not sure where that evil woman took her." Charlotte was carefully observing Jasper's expression. His face remained calm, which seemed to satisfy her. She picked up the phone and replied, "Kid, shouldn't you be calling the police? There's no point in bothering us, right?" Brian was desperate. "I know Mr. Richmond is very influential in Oshire. If anyone can find someone quickly, it's him. I wouldn't be asking otherwise. Mr. Richmond, can you help?" "You've really picked the wrong person," Charlotte interjected before Jasper could respond. "Mr. Richmond broke up with Ms. Monroe and