Her chest tightened with panic, her eyes rimmed red as worst-case scenarios flashed through her mind.Eric gritted his teeth, snatched up his phone, and dialed Nora’s number again. The same cold, endless beeping filled his ear. No answer.With a sharp crack, he slammed the phone down on the desk and shot to his feet.“No. We can’t just sit here. I’m going to the office park to look for her. Jodi, stay here. If there’s any news, call me right away. And if the bank or any partners call, stall them.”Jodi nodded quickly. “Got it. Please, bring Nora back safe!”Meanwhile, on the other side of town.At the restroom door, Andrew’s grip on Nora’s arm only tightened. His rough fingers dug deep into her skin, making her flinch from the pain, though she didn’t dare show any resistance.“Hurry up! Don’t waste my time!” he barked, shoving her forward.Nora stumbled, pretending to be weaker than she was. She leaned against the wall, panting heavily, her face pale and trembling. “Sir, I real
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