All Chapters of Her Dark Obsession : Chapter 131 - Chapter 140

Anna stopped walking and turned to face the officers. "Wait. Who exactly called in this tip? Who told you about the warehouse?"The officer who had taken the call checked his notes. "It came through official channels. A deputy called it in.""What deputy? I want a name."The officer hesitated. "Deputy James Thompson. He is currently on leave but he called with information about your case."Anna felt a smile spreading across her face. Not a happy smile. A knowing one."James Thompson," she repeated. "Of course it was."Detective Harris looked at her sharply. "You know Deputy Thompson?""I know him very well. And this entire tip is fabricated." Anna's voice was calm despite the handcuffs. "James is the one who actually kidnapped Bianca. He is setting me up to take the fall.""That is a serious accusation against a law enforcement officer," Harris said."And arresting me for kidnapping based on a tip from the actual kidnapper is what exactly?" Anna looked at Harris directly. "James has m

James recovered quickly from Harris's question. "I can explain the timeline perfectly. Anna knew Marcus Bennett would eventually come looking for his daughter. She knew he would ask questions. Demand to see Bianca. So she staged a fake kidnapping to cover herself."Harris frowned. "Staged a fake kidnapping?""Exactly. Anna had been holding Bianca at her property for weeks. Then when she suspected Marcus was going to cause trouble, she orchestrated this elaborate kidnapping scenario to make it look like someone else took Bianca." James was gaining confidence now. "That way when Marcus came asking questions, Anna could play the victim. Could claim she was also searching for Bianca."Anna's lawyer shook his head. "That is completely speculative. You have no evidence—""I have the timeline. I have Marcus's statement that he went to Anna's mansion demanding to see his daughter. And I have Anna's claim that Bianca was conveniently kidnapped right before that visit." James looked at Harris.

Detective Harris was still holding Nicolas's federal documents, but his expression showed doubt. "I need to verify this with my captain. We cannot just release a criminal defendant because someone shows up with a badge.""Then make the call. Verify it. But do it fast." Nicolas pulled out his phone. "Or I can call federal headquarters right now.""I will make my own calls." Harris walked toward his office.Nicolas did not wait. He dialed a number and put his phone on speaker. It rang twice."Federal Drug Enforcement Task Force, Special Agent Morrison speaking.""Morrison, this is Agent Rivera. I am at the downtown police station. Local PD arrested one of our undercover agents and they are refusing to release her.""Which agent?""Agent Adams. Anna Adams. Case file number FD-2847-UC." Nicolas looked at Harris who had stopped walking. "The detective wants confirmation.""One moment." There was typing. "Confirmed. Agent Anna Adams has been working undercover for three years under Operatio

"My exact plan is to use you as bait," Nicolas said over the phone. "James took Bianca to leverage you. He wants something from you. We let him think he has the upper hand."Anna felt her stomach drop. "You want me to negotiate with him?""I want you to play along. Make him think you are at his mercy. That you will do anything to get Bianca back." Nicolas paused. "But you cannot let him know you have other means to fight him. You need to seem desperate.""I am desperate.""Good. Use that. But do not make any rash moves that tip him off we are tracking his network." Nicolas's voice was steady. "Can you do that?""I need more details. Not just vague instructions." Anna gripped the phone tighter. "What exactly are you proposing?""Meet me at the diner on Route 9. The one near the old gas station. We can talk there properly instead of over the phone." Nicolas ended the call before Anna could respond.Anna stared at her phone. Then she grabbed her keys and left the safe house.The diner wa

Nicolas drove ahead and Anna followed in her own car. They went through several back roads until they reached a quiet residential street. The kind of neighborhood where people minded their own business and did not ask questions.Nicolas pulled up to a small bungalow at the end of the street. Single story. Plain exterior. Nothing that would draw attention.Anna parked behind him and got out."This is where you will stay until we execute the plan," Nicolas said, unlocking the front door. "It is safer than the safe house. Closer to the city in case we need to move quickly."Anna walked inside. The interior was simple. Living room with basic furniture. Small kitchen. One bedroom. Everything clean but minimal."How long do I stay here?""Until the exchange happens. Could be tonight. Could be tomorrow depending on how James responds." Nicolas set a bag on the kitchen counter. "I brought supplies. Food, water, burner phones. Everything you need."Anna looked around the space. It felt isolate