Chapter 54

Gabriel POV

Lovette answered on the first ring.

“Have you found her?” She asked in a rush

“No. But I know where she is and who is involved in the act” I told her.

She let out a sigh of frustration “Who is it? Tell me, Gabriel! Let’s go rescue her from the hands of those monsters”

“It’s your father’s handwork,” I told her

Lovette was silent for a few moments before reacting. "What do you mean it's my father's doing?

“It is, he told me himself”

“Why would he do such a thing?" she asked, her voice shaking with anger and betrayal.

“Well, we have to go to the police and report him!” She shouted.

“I don't think that's a good idea. Your father has connections, he'll make sure she stays hidden," I said, trying to keep my voice calm.

"Then what do we do?" Lovette asked, desperation creeping into her voice.

“He said we need to strike a deal with him first”

“A deal?" Lovette repeated, her voice shaking. "What kind of deal?"

“I get married to you and give him 50% of my business”

Lovette was s