All in good time. For now, just enjoy your stay,” the figure replied before disappearing into the shadows.


    Ryan called his private investigator, detailing the situation and asking for immediate help.


    “Find her, and find out what happened,” Ryan ordered, his voice tight with tension.”Understood, Mr. Kendrick.


    We’ll get right on it,” the investigator replied.


    Hours passed, and there was still no word from Iris or any leads on Jessica. Ryan’s frustration grew.


    “Back at the hospital, Ryan’s phone rang. It was the private investigator.


    “Mr. Kendrick, I’ve found a lead. Jessica was seen being taken from the hospital by a man dressed as a doctor. We’re tracking him now.”Ryan’s heart pounded. “Keep me updated. We need to find her fast.”


    As he hung up, he turned to Iris and Skr. “We have a lead. Jessica was taken by someone disguised as a doctor. They’re tracking him now.”Iris nodded determination in her eyes. “We’ll find her, Ryan. We have to.”


    Hours turned into a tense waiting game. The hospital was abuzz with activity as the police continued their investigation.


    Ryan, Iris, and Skr stayed close, waiting for any news.


    Finally, the investigator called again.


    “Mr. Kendrick, we’ve located the warehouse where they took Jessica. We’re moving in now.


    “Ryan stood up, his heart racing. “I’ming with you.”


    “No, it’s too dangerous. Let us handle this,” the investigator insisted.”That’s my family. I’m not staying behind,” Ryan said firmly.


    Iris stood up beside him. “I’ming too. We’re in this together.”The investigator sighed. “Alright, but stay back and let us do our job.”


    Ryan and Iris followed the investigator’s directions, arriving at the warehouse just as the police were setting up a perimeter. The area was swarming with officers, and the tension was palpable.”Stay here,” Ryan told Iris, but she shook her head.”No, I’ming with you,” she insisted.


    They approached the lead officer, who briefed them on the situation. “We’re about to move in. Stay behind us and don’t do anything rash.”Ryan nodded, his jaw set in determination.


    As the police moved in, he and Iris followed closely, their hearts pounding. The police stormed the warehouse, shoutingmands. Ryan and Iris stayed close, watching as they searched the area.


    The boys were smoking and chit-chatting, but they didn’t find Mrs Jessica; the boys were all arrested and taken to the police station.


    After the unfruitful search, Iris heard one of the boys say Mrs Jessica would have been dead by now.


    The police officers questioned them, and they denied being an aplice to the kidnap, but their boss had something to do with it, but they refused to call out the name of their boss, iming they didn’t know him directly.


    They were mere errand boys; Iris copsed after hearing that and was rushed into the hospital; sheter regained consciousness. As her eyes fluttered open, she immediately asked about her mother.


    Skr, who sat close to her, worry etched on her face, gently took Iris’s hand.”They’re still searching for her,” Skr said softly. “Ryan is out with the police too.”


    Tears streamed down Iris’s cheeks. “I don’t want anything to happen to Mum. We’ve been through so much together. She needs to recover, she’s not very strong… Why is all this happening?”


    “Calm down, Iris. We will go through this together. They will find her soon, I’m sure of it,” Skr tried to reassure her.


    Iris sniffled, wiping her eyes. “Sky, I need to tell you something.”


    Skr leaned in, curious. “What is it?”


    “I’m pregnant with Ryan’s child,” Iris whispered, her voice breaking. Skr gasped, her hands flying to her mouth to stifle a shout.


    “Are you sure? When did you find out?”


    “Yesterday. I was knocked over by a car and rushed to the hospital. That’s when I was told,” Iris exined, still crying.


    “Oh, Iris,” Skr said, her voice filled with mixed emotions. “This news should be joyful, but with everything going on, I don’t know how to feel.”Irisid back on the bed, tears still streaming down her face.


    “But there’s more. I… I was at a barst night, and I think someone took advantage of me.” her eyes filled with tears.


    What? Who? Do you know who it was?” Skr asked


    Iris shook her head, tears streaming down her face. “I don’t remember.


    Everything’s so blurry. I just know that I woke up in a hotel room this morning, and… and I was naked.”


    “Oh my God, I’m so sorry, Iris.” Skr said as she hugged Iris.


    Meanwhile, the man from the bar, Jason, watched from the shadows, a sinister smile on his face. He had overheard everything and knew he had the upper hand.


    He had taken advantage of Iris, and now he had a n to use that information to his advantage. Little did Iris and Ryan know, their troubles were far from over.


    Back at the mansion, Mrs. Rose sat in the parlor, her mind racing. She couldn’t let Iris’s pregnancy derail her ns for Ryan and Be. She picked up her phone and dialed a number.


    “Be, it’s Rose. We need to elerate our n. I don’t care what it takes, but Ryan must marry you, and soon,” she said, her voice cold and calcting.


    Be’s voice came through the line, filled with confidence. “Don’t worry, Rose. I’ll handle it. Ryan will be mine, and we’ll make sure Iris is out of the picture.”


    Mrs. Rose smiled. “Good. Make sure it happens. We can’t afford any more surprises.”


    As she ended the call, Mrs. Rose’s mind shifted to Ivy. She needed her daughter to stay focused and not get caught up in the drama unfolding. She dialed Ivy’s number next.This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org .


    “Ivy, darling, how’s your day going?” she asked, her tone sweet but with an underlying edge.


    “Hi, Mom. Just busy with appointments. Why?” Ivy replied.


    “I need you to stay focused, dear. Things are about to get moreplicated, and I need you to be ready. We’re counting on you to help keep everything on track,” Mrs. Rose said.


    Ivy sighed. “I know, Mom. I’ll do my best.”


    “Good. Remember, we’re doing this for the family,” Mrs. Rose said, ending the call.


    Elsewhere, in a dimly lit room, an unfamiliar voice spoke into a phone.


    “Did you know she was pregnant?”


    “Yes, she’s pregnant by her contract husband. It wasn’t a real marriage; it was all a contract,” a man replied, his tone casual.


    After listening to the person on the other end, he ended the call and sat back, a contemtive look on his face.


    Dr. Parker was in his office when the door opened, revealing a tall, hourss-figured woman with brown hair.


    Immediately, he rose to greet her.”Oh, honey, why didn’t you tell me you wereing?” he asked warmly.


    “I didn’t want to bother you, and it was urgent. I needed toe and tell you something,” she replied, her voice soft yet firm.


    “Please, take a seat. What can I get you?” he asked.


    “Water would be fine, dear,” she replied.


    Dr. Parker went to the small fridge in his office, retrieving a bottle of water and a ss. He poured the water and handed it to her.


    “How is he doing?” Dr. Parker asked.”He is fine, but I didn’te here for him.


    It’s almost time for us to put some people in ce. A lot is going on, and it’s fishy, although I’m still trying to figure out what exactly is happening.


    Ryan didn’t have an actual wedding; it was all a contract marriage. And now Be is pregnant with his child,” she exined.”


    This isplicated. How sure are you about Be?” Dr. Parker asked, his brow furrowing.”Very sure. She’s our best bait and option,” the woman replied confidently.


    A knock on the door interrupted their conversation. A nurse entered to inform Dr. Parker that he had some patients to check on in the emergency room.”I’ll be there shortly,” he replied.


    The nurse nodded and left, closing the door behind her.”I’lle see you after work so we can discuss this better. We need to n and act fast,” Dr. Parker said, seeing her off.


    As she left, Dr. Parker’s mind raced with thoughts. “I have to get my family back,” he murmured to himself.