Chapter 38: Kidnapped

The two guards quickly scrambled to follow Lisa, their eyes scanning the surrounding area for any sign of her. They knew they had to find her before Lugard's patience ran out.

Meanwhile, Lisa walked further away from the estate, feeling a sense of freedom she hadn't experienced in a long time. She didn't know how long it would last, but she was determined to enjoy every moment of it. Little did she know, Lugard's men were closing in on her...

Lisa walked on, her eyes drinking in the sights and sounds of the bustling streets. She had never seen anything like it before - the vibrant colors, the ornate buildings, the throngs of people rushing to and fro.

She felt alive, free, and exhilarated. She had no idea how far she had walked, or where she was going. She just knew she had to keep moving, to explore this beautiful city that seemed to stretch on forever.

The street she was on was grand and wide, lined with towering trees and gleaming skyscrapers. The pavement was spotless, the air clean and fresh. Lisa felt as though she had entered a different world, one that was far removed from the sterile, controlled environment of the estate.

As she walked, she began to notice the little things - the street performers juggling fire and spinning plates, the vendors selling exotic foods and colorful trinkets, and the children laughing and playing in the park.

Lisa's heart swelled with joy. She had never felt so carefree, so alive. She didn't know how much longer

But as the sun began to set, casting long shadows across the street, Lisa realized she had walked farther than she thought. The buildings seemed to be getting taller, the streets more crowded. She looked around, trying to get her bearings, but everything looked unfamiliar.

A tiny seed of doubt planted itself in her mind. Had she walked too far? Was she lost?

As she was thinking, a luxurious car pulled up in front of her, its sleek design and tinted windows gleaming in the fading light. Lisa tried to step back, but the guards escorting the car were too fast. They grabbed her arms, their grip like a vice, and pulled her into the car.

Lisa screamed and struggled, but her voice was muffled by the soundproofing. She kicked and flailed, but her efforts were futile against the guards' brute strength.

Everything happened so fast. One moment she was standing on the sidewalk, the next she was being dragged into the car. She caught a glimpse of the driver's face, his eyes cold and unyielding, before everything went blank.

The last thing Lisa remembered was the feeling of being trapped, of being powerless. Then, darkness.

Lugard stood at the head of the conference table, his eyes scanning the room as he addressed the shareholders. "Gentlemen, our profits are up, our investments are paying off, and our company is thriving."

The room erupted into a chorus of applause and murmurs of approval. Lugard's gaze swept the room, his eyes locking onto the faces of his associates and investors.

But as he began to speak again, his phone buzzed in his pocket. He ignored it, his focus on the meeting.

However, the phone buzzed again, and again, each time more insistently. Lugard's eyes narrowed, his patience wearing thin.

Finally, he excused himself and stepped out of the room, his phone clutched in his hand. "Yes?" he growled, his voice low.

"Young master lu, we have a problem," his man said, his voice urgent. "Young madam has been kidnapped."

Lugard's face went white, his eyes blazing with fury. "Who?" he snarled, his voice deadly.

" am not sure, sir. A car pulled in front of her and dragged her into the car."

and you guys are busy watching her being taken away like that. he said aggressively.

Lugard's grip on the phone tightened, his mind racing with thoughts of Lisa,

"I'll take care of it," he growled, his voice cold. "Find out where she is and get back to me."

yes sir we will do it right away. the guard replied but the phone had already been disconnected.

The shareholders' faces were etched with confusion and shock as Lugard suddenly strode out of the conference room without a word after receiving a phone call. They had been expecting a thorough presentation, a Q&A session, and a conclusion to the meeting. But instead, Lugard had simply risen from his seat, his expression cold and hard, and walked out.

His secretary, who had been standing by the door, looked flustered as she scurried after him. "Sir, wait!" she called out, but Lugard didn't respond.

The room fell silent, with all eyes fixed on the empty chair at the head of the table. The shareholders exchanged bewildered glances, whispering to each other in hushed tones.

"What just happened?" one of them asked, his voice laced with confusion.

"I have no idea," another replied, shaking his head. "He just got up and left after that phone call."

The room was filled with a sense of discomfort and uncertainty. Lugard's abrupt departure was uncharacteristic, and it left everyone feeling stunned and confused.

One of the shareholders, a middle-aged man with a thick beard, spoke up. "Well, I guess the meeting is adjourned?" he said, his voice laced with sarcasm.

The others nodded in agreement, still looking around the room in confusion. They had never seen Lugard behave like this before. He was always calm, collected, and in control. But now, he seemed...different.

As they began to file out of the conference room, they couldn't help but wonder what had caused Lugard's sudden departure. And what would happen next?

Lugard's bodyguards, who had been standing discreetly outside the conference room, sprang into action as soon as their boss strode out. They fell into step beside him, their eyes scanning the surrounding area for any signs of danger.

"Sir, what's happening?" one of them asked, his voice low and urgent.

Lugard didn't respond, his face set in a grim mask. He kept walking, his long strides eating up the distance.

The bodyguards exchanged worried glances. They had never seen Lugard like this before. He was always calm, always in control. But now, he seemed...different.

As they approached the elevator, Lugard's secretary caught up to them, her face flushed with excitement. "Sir, please wait!" she called out.

Lugard didn't slow down, didn't even acknowledge her presence. He stepped into the elevator, his bodyguards following close behind.

The secretary hesitated for a moment, then stepped in just as the doors were closing. "Sir, what's going on?" she asked again.

Lugard's eyes narrowed, his gaze fixed on some point in front of him. "my wife has been kidnapped," he growled, his voice low and deadly.

The secretary's eyes widened in shock, and the bodyguards exchanged grim glances. They knew what this meant. They knew what Lugard was capable of when someone he cared about was threatened.

The elevator doors opened, and Lugard strode out, his bodyguards close behind. They moved swiftly through the building, their destination clear.

They were going to get Lisa back, no matter what it took.

Lugard's bodyguards quickly sprang into action, their training and expertise kicking in. They swiftly reviewed the building's security footage, tracking the kidnappers' movements from the moment they entered the building.

"They took the stairs," one of the bodyguards said, his eyes fixed on the monitor. "They knew the elevators would be watched."

Lugard nodded, his face grim. "Get the footage from the street cameras," he ordered. "I want to know where they went after they left the street."

The bodyguards nodded, their fingers flying across their keyboards as they accessed the city's surveillance system.

Meanwhile, Lugard's assistant was on the phone, his voice urgent. "I need the location of every black SUV in the area," he said. "Now."

Lugard's eyes narrowed, his mind racing. He knew those bastard fool would be using a secure communication channel, but he also knew they would be using a familiar route to transport Lisa.

"Check the traffic cameras on the highway," he ordered. "I want to know if any black SU were spotted heading out of the city."