The man paused and didn't say a word and Alexander felt that was the most tensed moment of his life.Then, like the sun coming out from behind the clouds after a rainy day, he broke into a smile and Alexander's heart leaped in joy."We have decided to continue with our negotiations." He said and Alexander's face brightened up with a smile."What can I say? Thank you so much for giving me a chance." He said and the men laughed."The video went viral. It's really insane what a man can do all because of jealousy. The video and sincere apology of the criminal has received a lot of positive comments towards your hotel, people seem to think it is the best place after home and as we speak, a lot of people are checking in, into your hotel." Mr Smith said and Alexander couldn't help but feel relieved. He had talked with the police men at length after the video had been uploaded and he had rewarded them. They had refused it at first but he told them he was giving them personally. After that, he

"Mummy, was that a fight?" Liam asked as he watched Alexander leave."No, he just has a loud voice. He's talking about work." She said and Liam nodded."Mummy you're not taking me to school?" He asked and Ivy shook her head sadly."I'm afraid I'm running late already, I have to leave quickly okay? Aunt Piper will take you sweetie." She said and he smiled."I'll only let you go because of the super hero outfit you got me." He said and she laughed."Oh really. You're so nice spiderman." She said and he opened up his arms."A hug?" He asked and she nodded."Definitely." She said and embraced him.As Ivy took the taxi to work, she began to wonder about the photo, where had he gotten the photo from and why was he always accusing her whenever photos like that came up. She had no idea about it but he spoke to her as though she was the one who took the photo. She had been so shocked that night, a man had been chasing her, it made no sense that she had time to make a person take a photo.She

Ivy's eyes opened wide as she saw the photos and there were lots of negative comments all over it. They called Alexander names and they didn't leave her out of it.She was also insulted and slammed for having an affair with her Boss' Fiance."No this is bad." She said as she stared at the screen."How did all these happen?" Piper asked but Ivy was speechless."I have no idea! This is all a lie!! " Ivy shouted in rage."What do we do about this Ivy? Even if you go out, everyone would recognize you and some of these crazy people might try to harm you." Piper said worried.Ivy put a hand to her head.She wondered how Alexander was doing on his side. He had been so anxious for her to help him when he told her about it.Back then, she didn't even know she was going to be dragged into it. If she had known, she wouldn't even have rejected it in the first place.She stood up, took her bath and left the house with a cap and a hoodie on her work outfit.How was she to face Bethany? She went to

Everyone had seemed to hear the scream on the phone as they all turned to Alexander."Okay! Just wait!! I'm not involving the police, just don't do anything to harm her." Alexander said in a worried hush."You broke the rules." He said and Alexander took in a deep breath."Your only rule was forty-eight hours. You didn't mention anything about the police." Alexander said as he paced around."Speaker. Loud." The detective mouthed to him and he immediately put the call on speaker." You should always know in a kidnapping case that the police are not allowed. I see everything you do, Mr Grayson. You made me hurt her real bad just now. And it's all your fault. I'm watching you Mr Grayson. The police are not to be involved." He said and ended the call. "That's the fraudster. Give me the number." He said and Alexander gave him the phone.The detective tried tracking it but didn't seem to be getting the results he wanted and so he dialed the number and it told him the number didn't exist.

It was night when Alexander arrived at the police station."Mr Grayson." The man called but Alexander didn't wait for greetings."Ivy has been taken." He said and they looked at him."How sure are you?" The detective asked.Alexander felt they were wasting time but decided to explain nevertheless.He explained to the last detail."That's good news." He heard the Detective said and he immediately sat behind his system and began to click away."Why's that good news?" Alexander asked."Is her cellphone switched off? If you could remember clearly, when I suggested her as bait, I installed a tracker to her phone. And that means, if we can find Ivy's phone, we're finding Bethany, and the criminals." He said and Alexander felt a little joy."Okay, so I think her phone is still on, it's just unreachable." He said and tried the number again. "It's on." He said."Found it. They're in Woodburn county, somewhere in the woods." He said and stood up, taking his jacket. "You're all going with me, b