Female Novel
Chapter 1622
Chapter 1622
Stella did not have a good memory. She only had a few numbers memorized in her mind. Aside from close family members,Keegan, and Felicity, the only number she remembered was Vermont's. So, she gave the man his number.
The man had restrained Keegan with one hand while he called the number with his other hand.
Vermont was driving toward the location that the police had mentioned at that time. He picked up the phone when he saw that anunknown caller was calling him.
Stella was afraid that he might inadvertently reveal his identity, so she immediately spoke up as soon as Vermont answered. "Mr.Moore, it's me."novelbin
Vermont was taken aback and slammed on the brakes. He quickly turned on the phone's recording function and spoke in a lowvoice, "Where are you? We've been searching everywhere for you!"
Stella breathed a sigh of relief. She was worried that Vermont would not play along. She had overheard the kidnappers talking,and it seemed like the police were already involved. Clearly, news about the abduction had spread among friends and family.The kidnappers would catch on immediately if Vermont acted like he did not know about the kidnapping.
"We're safe for now, but we can't go back just yet.""How's Keegan?"
"He..." Stella started to choke up at the mention of her partner's name. "He's not doing well. Can you come over? A friend wantsto see you. He might have mistaken something, and he needs you to come over to confirm it. Please, I'm begging you."
Vermont's heart sank. ‘Keegan must be in bad shape for Stella to act like this,’ he thought."Where are you? And how do | get there?"Stella looked at the kidnapper, who was holding onto Keegan's neck, and stuck to the original plan.
"Stay with me on the phone. Tell me your location, and I'll guide you from here. Come alone, and don't call the cops. Things willget ugly for Keegan and me if the authorities are involved."
Vermont froze. ‘Damn it. This guy is pretty smart.' The man assumed that he would not be able to contact the police if he stayedon the phone. However, Vermont was quickwitted. He immediately thought of Lena and sent her a text explaining the situationwhile speaking to Stella.
"I'm currently at..." After Vermont gave her his location, Stella quickly instructed him on how to get to them.The man was being extremely cautious. He had Stella continuously instruct Vermont to take winding routes to evade potential
police surveillance.
Stella was anxious and worried about Keegan's injuries. "Mr. Moore is on his way. Can you let him go now? He's injured. Put himaside, and hold me hostage instead." She paused and gritted her teeth. "Mr. Moore has feelings for me. You can use me tothreaten him. The chances of success will be higher."
Keegan's face turned pale. "What the hell are you talking about?!"
"I'm not..."
"Shut up!" Keegan snapped. "We're divorced. Stop trying to save me. | won't be moved by your actions!"Aes”
Stella wanted to retort, but she suddenly heard the sound of an engine.
The kidnapper heard it too, but he found it weird since Vermont was still far away from the destination.