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Chapter 31
The court hearing has begun and Lucy, Eric and Ruby were not here. The court has been going on for some minutes and the Kendalls were getting worried. Thomas tried calling the bodyguards but none of them was picking his call. The judge asked for an hour break because the case was going nowhere.
When they got outside, they all sat with worried looks.
"Where are they?", Cassie shouted.
Thomas tried to reach Ruby again but she still isn't picking. He dialed Eric's number too but was met with the same response.
The lawyer also moved close to them. "Where is Lucy?", She asked.
"I have no idea. I have been calling the bodyguards I sent to bring her but no one is responding to my calls", Thomas answered her.
Adrian was afraid and held unto Anthony's hand. She was almost crying before Aiden spoke up.
"Ruby!", He called looking forward. They followed his gaze and indee
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