Chapter 1166: Chapter 1166 Hostage
Charlotte’s pupils constricted.
If Raina Richard really leaked the information about Jack Thompson and Chad Thompson, the two children would definitely be in danger.
"Where is he now?" Without any hesitation, she picked up her cellphone and rushed out of the office.
She must go to the kindergarten immediately to see her children.
"I don’t know, after I told him about this, he ran out, Miss Thompson I’m really sorry, I had no other choice..."
But Charlotte had already hung up the phone; she had no time to listen to Raina Richard’s confession or crying.
Charlotte’s palms were already sweating, making it hard to hold her cellphone steadily.
Justin Battleson stayed by Charlotte’s side, trying to comfort her, "It’s okay, we’re heading to the kindergarten now."
After they got in the car, it was only then that Charlotte managed to call the kindergarten.
The person who answered the call was the kindergarten teacher.
"Miss Thompson, may I ask you..."
"My children, where are they now? Protect them immediately, they might be in danger!" Charlotte directly interrupted the teacher.
The teacher was startled by Charlotte’s sudden tone, but caught the urgency regarding the children in her words.
"Miss, the children are currently... what are you... ah..."
But the teacher’s words were cut off again, and Charlotte heard various screams over the phone, followed by a commotion, and the phone seemed to have fallen to the ground, losing connection.
"Teacher! Teacher!"
Charlotte clutched her cellphone, shouting into the microphone, but there was no response from the other end.
In an instant, Charlotte’s face lost all color; she tried to take a deep breath to calm herself, but her eyes still reddened.
Charlotte couldn’t help but agonize over what was happening at the kindergarten.
"Go faster, let’s hurry to the kindergarten!"
Charlotte furrowed her brow tightly, urging Justin Battleson, who was driving.
Simultaneously, she prayed in her heart that her children would be safe.
Justin Battleson, who had been listening to the phone as well, ignored traffic rules and floored the gas pedal.
Charlotte was continuously trying to contact the kindergarten throughout the drive, but to no avail.
She had never felt time pass so agonizingly; the palms of her hands were raw from her nails digging in, and her lips nearly bleeding from biting them.
Charlotte browsed her contacts and finally dialed Adam Ross’s number.
However, Adam Ross didn’t answer the call.
What Charlotte didn’t know was that at this moment, Adam Ross was standing outside the kindergarten, witnessing a shocking scene.
"Put your phone down!"
Benjamin Carter, holding a kitchen knife and looking warily at Adam Ross in front of him, was holding Jack Thompson.
Benjamin Carter was still wearing a cleaner’s uniform, likely having used it to infiltrate the kindergarten.
At the same time Charlotte was calling the kindergarten teacher, Benjamin Carter found Jack Thompson and took him hostage.
As per Mr. Ross’s instructions, Adam Ross had planned to pick up Jack Thompson and Chad Thompson from the kindergarten early but had run into this situation instead.
The ringing of the cellphone further agitated Benjamin Carter.
"What? Did you not hear me tell you to put your phone down? Are you deaf?" Benjamin Carter yelled loudly, though he too was very nervous inside.
"Okay, I’ll put it down now."
Adam Ross immediately raised his hands to calm Benjamin Carter and then threw his phone onto the ground.