Chapter 1899
Once the suspect was pinpointed, Caleb commanded, “Keep looking.
Retrieve the last known footage of these individuals.
When and where did they vanish?”
The tech team quickly unearthed another surveillance video.
The video showed a man and a woman rushing into the forest behind the garden, carrying Dylan.
My sense of dread intensified.
The villa was vast.
Beyond the few acres of regular use, it spanned additional acres of mountainous terrain bordering the wilderness.
The mountains were expansive, filled with tall trees and wild animals.
This complexity made the search efforts challenging and limited the surveillance coverage.
Even installed cameras could be readily sabotaged.
As expected, when the technical staff reviewed the footage from the mountain cameras, they discovered that nearly a third of them were inoperable.
My heart sank at this news.
However, the urgency of Dylan’s situation spurred me to compose myself.
I then instructed Caleb and declared, “Ignore the surveillance footage.
We need to head to the mountains ourselves to find him.
Also, delve into the backgrounds of these two individuals.
It might lead us to Alexandria.
”
Caleb’s expression darkened, but he accepted the plan and issued the orders.
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Debra’s POV:
Upon returning to the living room, we encountered the butler and Carlos, who had been resting in the guest room.
We were set to delve into the backgrounds of these two individuals.
The villa was buzzing with tension following Dylan’s disappearance, and both the butler and Carlos were well aware of the situation.
As Carlos entered the living room, he bowed deeply to Caleb and expressed his apologies.
“I’m terribly sorry.
I had no idea there was an issue with my trusted staff.
”
Carlos remained in his bowed position, not lifting himself.
Caleb, visibly annoyed, responded, “Stand up straight.
What good does your apology do now? Can it bring Dylan back?”
Only then did Carlos stand upright, his expression laden with guilt.
“The man who abducted Dylan is named Cory Olson.
His mother was a Vargas.
Before she passed away, she sent Cory back.
Not long afterward, Cory’s grandparents also died.
”
At this, I furrowed my brow and asked, “Does he have no family left then?”
Carlos shook his head.
My expression darkened.
Those without familial ties often turned merciless.
Carlos continued, “Cory’s life has been one hardship after another.
He’s pleaded with me repeatedly over the years.
Given his diligence and competence, I allowed him to work closely with me.
His unwavering loyalty and effort over the years earned my trust.
It never crossed my mind he would betray us Like this.
”
Caleb’s face turned somber, emitting an icy aura.
Carlos sighed, his tone laced with bewilderment.
“I can’t wrap my head around it.
Cory’s a simple man with not a penny to his name.
He’s never been one for words.
Alexandria and her father wouldn’t glance his way twice.
What could possibly connect him to them?”