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    He left her for dead in the mountains? The one person I cherish. The one I’d never even raise my


    voice towards?


    Just the very thought of the young girl, lying amidst the rugged mountains, her life ebbing away, left


    Jordan gasping for breath.


    His usual calm shattered, reced by a tempest of fury. His fists clenched with such ferocity that his


    knuckles turned white. Grabbing Xavier’s cor with a force that almost lifted him off the ground,


    Jordan’s rage erupted in another brutal strike.


    Ivan, standing nearby, was paralysed by the scene unfolding before him. Never had he witnessed


    Mr. But in such a state of wrath. Though stern with his brothers, physical violence had never


    been his recourse. But this time, Mr. Xavier had indeed transgressed too far.


    As Xavier reeled from the blows, nearing copse, Mr. But’s rage showed no signs of abating.


    His fist. raised once more, was poised for another strike,pelling Ivan to intervene swiftly.


    “Mr. Burne


    “Mr. But, I beseech you, cease this at once. If you continue, you may very well end Mr. Xavier’s


    life.”


    The implication was unmistakable. Persisting could result in Xavier’s death.


    Yet, Xavier seemed indifferent to his agony. Even after Jordan halted his assault, Xavier coughed


    weakly. blood staining his lips, and murmured, Jordan… end it now. I have no desire… to live…”


    eyes,


    His reflecting a profound despair, conveyed a sense of finality that sent chills through Ivan. Xavier


    appeared resigned to his fate.


    Jordan, staring at the suffering Xavier, his fist still clenched, his eyes zing, spoke through gritted


    teeth, “Bind him and head to the mountains. I want her found, alive or…


    He trailed off.


    “If you fail to find her, none shall return!”


    Ivan responded immediately, “Yes, Mr. But.”


    In the mountains, a relentless search unfolded. Countless individuals scoured the terrain on foot,


    apanied by hundreds of search dogs. Drones and helicopters filled the skies, their mechanical


    hums echoing through the valleys..


    Jordan followed Xavier to the spot where Milly hadst been seen, now ominously vacant. The


    once blood–stained ground had been somewhat cleansed by the rain, yet the faint scent of iron


    lingered in the


    air.


    Xavier stared at the empty space, his voice a mere whisper, “Milly


    Jordan, fighting against the tide of fear rising within him, struggled to maintain hisposure, his


    heart heavy with dread.


    Fury and terror would not avail him now. Only through calm and collected thought could a solution


    be wrought. As Jordan surveyed the surroundingndscape, he noted the terrain, though seemingly


    t, was cloaked in dense vegetation, with a steep incline nearby.


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    no signs of predatory animals dragging her away could be found, nor any evidence of her body


    tumbling down the incline.


    How, then, had Milly vanished from this ce?


    In the midst of these contemtions, Jordan’s phone chimed persistently in his pocket. Engrossed


    in deciphering the clues before him, he initially ignored the call. Yet the insistent ringing drew his


    attention. and he retrieved the device.


    Hansel?


    What business could the Lloyds have with him at this critical juncture? There had been no recent


    dealings between the Buts and the Lloyds, and their rtionshipcked the familiarity for casual


    calls. Could this be connected to Milly?


    Not willing to overlook any possibility, Jordan answered, “Hello, Mr. Lloyd.”


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    Hansel’s gentle voice came through the receiver, “Mr. But, I apologise for the interruption. I have


    heard that you are currently engaged in an extensive search for Ms. But?”


    Jordan’s gaze narrowed in suspicion.


    How could Hansel be aware of the search?


    He had ventured out discreetly to locate Milly, hoping to avoid unnecessary attention. So how did he


    be privy of thist


    “Mr. Lloyd, you seem to be well–informed. I am indeed searching for someone, and time is of the


    essence. If you have information, please be direct. I cannot afford to waste time.”


    Hansel’s soft chuckle conveyed a mood of light–heartedness, “Mr. But, your directness is


    appreciated. Allow me to be candid.


    “The mountain where Ms. But was undergoing military training was recently acquired by our


    family. We intend to develop it into a tourist attraction in the future. Though still in the nning


    stages, the mountain is patrolled year–round.”


    He continued, “It so happened that our patrol team encountered Ms. But, noticed her severe


    injuries, and brought her down for medical attention. She is currently at our residence.


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    Jordan’s heart lifted at the news.


    She is alright.


    The deluge of emotions caused him to falter, his previously taut nerves surrendering their hold. His


    hand found sce against the rough bark of a nearby tree, a momentary anchor in the storm of his


    feelings.


    Drawing a deep breath, he endeavoured to maintain an even temper. “Mr. Lloyd, whatever aid you


    require, the Buts stand ready to offer without a moment’s besitation.”


    The return of his sister to his care was his sole plea


    Jordan’s words were far from hollow. Even were Hansel to request his stake in the But holdings,


    he would surrender it without regret. For Hansel had not only secured Milly’s safety but had also


    saved him from a despair too profound to fathom.


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    The mere contemtion of harm befalling Milly was insupportable. Could he continue to endure


    existence bereft of her presence?


    The value of two lives transcended any measure of wealth.


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    Hansel’s sudden smile was unexpected. “Mr. But, let us dispense with formalities. Though our


    families have seldom crossed paths, we have always esteemed the Buts‘ honour. Opportunities


    for future coboration abound, and the Lloyds shall not exploit this moment. Yet


    “The Lloyds have a modest request for Ms. But It is not of pressing concern, and we shall


    broach the matter with her when she regains consciousness. Be assured, it is nothing of great


    import. Should she decline, her choice will be respected.”


    After the call ended, Jordan sank to the earth. For the first time in his tenure as the But Group’s


    chief,


    public facade. Yet, what did it matter? he allowed hisposure to fracture, casting aside hi


    Only he understood the narrowness of his escape, the closeness of his brush with oblivion.


    In this shadowed and ominous forest, a faint beacon of survival had been found against all odds.


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