Ethan burst into laughter, sharp and unexpected. “Please… repeat what you just said.”The caller didn’t flinch. “You have forty-eight hours, Ethan. If you contact the police... she dies.”Ethan’s tone shifted. “No, the other thing—the part about the funds.”The voice repeated, slower this time. “Mr. Whitmore… we have Granny Rosa in our custody. If you want her back, bring every slush fund file and the evidence you're planning to use against us. Otherwise… be ready to collect her body.”He stifled another laugh. “And why would I be holding any evidence against you?” A pause. Then, dryly, “You honestly think this is a prank, don’t you?”He hung up and turned toward the hallway.Lauren rushed over, panic in her voice. “Ethan, what’s going on? Will they hurt Granny Rosa?”He didn’t answer.They waited in tense silence for the phone to ring again. When it did, Ethan tapped “Loudspeaker.”“Hello, Ethan,” the voice returned. “Are you on your way?”Ethan leaned forward, cold and calm. “Have
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