All Chapters of UNCHARTED PATH : Chapter 231 - Chapter 240

Derby continued. "I care about him." Her voice sounded sincere."Even if it hurts that he doesn't want me. I would never hurt him." A heavy silence followed Derby's last words. Then she sighed deeply. "Lucas is a good person." Her voice cracked. "They should have kidnapped you instead." The room went completely still.Every head turned toward the speakerphone. Even Thomas froze. "What the heck…" Caleb Benson exploded from across the room.Before he could finish, Sally slapped a hand over his mouth."Caleb." He glared at her, furiously. His eyes practically shooting fire. She glared right back. "Not now." Meanwhile, Alex lowered his head.To everyone's surprise, he didn't argue. Didn't defend himself. Didn't even get angry. Instead, he whispered, "Yeah." The room turned toward him. Alex's eyes were red from crying."You're right, Derby." His voice sounded hollow. "They should have taken me." Sally's face fell. Thomas looked away. Alex swallow

“Yes, but we can’t trace the call’s destination.” Silence followed. The atmosphere inside Alex's office remained tense.Every passing minute felt like a race against time. Derby's voice came through the line, sharp with worry as her suspicion rose. "What else did you find out?" "The number used to call me is registered under the first name Hunter. It was the same name connected to Lucas's previous kidnapping." The room became quiet. Alex continued. "James was arrested alongside another accomplice." His eyes narrowed at the information. "Yet the person currently holding Lucas is using the same registered identity." Derby's breathing became audible."So you're saying..." "We're guessing this individual worked with James for him to have that same contact." A pause followed. Alex leaned back on his chair "Initially, I didn't want to involve the police." Caleb snorted. "Bad decision." Alex ignored him. "But I already contacted them regarding Hunter d

"Yes... that's him.” Dan responded as his fingers flew across the keyboard as he searched through contacts. Suddenly, he stopped. His eyes lit up. “Boss, should I go ahead?” Alex looked up immediately. "You trust he can do this?" Dan nodded. “Yes, he is not a greedy type and he won't support Zenith in such a criminal act. Alex didn't hesitate. “Then get him here. Quickly." "Right away, sir." Dan pulled out his phone and dialed. The call connected after two rings. A cheerful voice answered. "Well, well... Danny boy." Baddie laughed. "What do I owe this call? Have you finally decided to leave the straight guys' club?" A few of the men in the room exchanged amused glances. Dan scratched the back of his neck. "Not yet, sweetheart. I'm still hopelessly straight." "Oh what a shame, you're missing out baby." Baddie sighed dramatically. "So... who needs company? You only call me when someone interesting is involved." Dan glanced at Alex before answering

“Yes, Zenith. We believed he was responsible. “Oh my goodness, that Psycho son of a snake. Baddie exclaimed. "Yeah, that's why I need your help. If I called him, he might not pick, but we believed if you called him, he would." "Yeah, it's possible, but what do I tell him?" "Pretend you're running a special promotion." Baddie tilted his head. "What kind of promotion?" Alex replied calmly, "Tell him you're offering free services to selected clients this week." Baddie couldn't help smiling. "Now that's a promotion." A few people chuckled softly. Alex continued. "Ask him to choose a day, a time... keep him talking naturally." Thomas added, "The longer he stays on the line, the better our chances of tracing his location." Realization crossed Baddie's face."Oh, so I'm bait." Dan smiled apologetically. "Basically." Baddie sighed dramatically. "I always knew my charm would save lives one day." That earned another small laugh from the room. He

He pointed toward a side entrance."Teams One and Two, surround the building. No one gets out." Officers spread into position. Alex stepped out of his vehicle before anyone could stop him. Thomas grabbed his arm. "Boss. You should wait a bit please." Alex looked at him. "Let us clear it first." Alex nodded reluctantly. "Bring him back." At that exact moment, Zenith returned toward the warehouse. He had barely rounded the corner when he noticed people around the area from a distance. His footsteps stopped. Several armed officers were rushing toward the building. His expression changed instantly. "They found us… Gaddamn it, how?” He looked toward the warehouse.Then toward the approaching vehicles. For one brief second, he considered running inside for Lucas. But instinct took over. If he stayed, he'd be arrested. His jaw tightened beneath the red mask."No..." He backed away into the shadows.Silently, carefully, and watching. "Move!" The ta