The two security guards moved quickly, grabbing Mr. and Mrs. McCarthy each by an arm. Despite their struggles, the guards remained firm, dragging them out of the venue as the crowd watched in silence.What was happening had everyone talking, some brought their phones out to make videos out of what was happening and cameras now aimed directly at the once-respected couple.Towards the entrance, the press had gathered quickly, eager to capture the scene of the almighty McCarthy family being thrown out of the venue.A female press reporter with a camera crew was already speaking into her microphone, her voice was so loud and sounded excited. "In a shocking turn of events at the Stallion Night VIP Party, billionaire couple Mr. and Mrs. McCarthy have just been escorted out for failing to comply with seating protocol. Sources say the golden seat was reserved for a new influential figure, Mr. Ryan Walker."Julian, who had followed them closely to the entrance in an attempt to salvage their di

Mr. Philip then told Julian and Elizabeth that he was going to show them something to confirm Claudia Duval’s claim.He unlocked his tablet and tapped a few times before tilting the screen toward them. “Here,” he said. “This is the board’s final invitation list for this year’s event. Claudia Duval personally informed us two days ago that she wouldn’t be attending due to her tight schedule, so we canceled her out of the event. Once someone is canceled, our system automatically blocks their payment access… it doesn’t allow any money to be received from such a guest.”Elizabeth scoffed, folding her arms to her chest tightly. “So what? She changed her mind and bribed her way in, is that what you are saying?”Philip shook his head dismissively. “She didn’t pay anything,” he scrolled to the payment list and pointed. “Here are all the recorded payments. Claudia’s name and account details are not listed at all, that means she didn’t donate anything this year.”Elizabeth’s brow furrowed. “Then

Claudia stormed into the mansion, her heels clicking with urgency as she passed through the grand foyer and into the corridor that led to the staff quarters.She didn’t stop to greet anyone or pause to explain. Her heart was racing so fast as if she would collapse in the next moment and her her hands trembled.When she reached the end of the hallway, she banged on a door. “Isaac!”The door opened moments later, revealing a young man with glasses, messy hair, and a hoodie. It was Isaac, the mansion’s cybersecurity specialist.“Ma’am?” he said, blinking in surprise. “It’s late… I hope the is no problem.”“The boss has been kidnapped.”The words hit Isaac like a slap to his face and his jaw dropped.“What? What do you mean kidnapped?”Claudia pushed past him into the room, her voice rising from the panic. “Three men in a black van ambushed us right outside the Stallion Night event hall. They attacked him, he fought back, but there were too many of them. They beat him down and dragged him

Ryan sat on the cold concrete, his eyes were fixed on his uncle. His fists were clenched tight, and veins were showing through his skin. “Are you seriously telling me you didn’t take my mother?” he asked again with a lower and dangerous voice.Smith laughed cruelly. “I told you already… I’ve got no use for that old woman, I’ve got bigger concerns. Like figuring out how my dear nephew suddenly became rich enough to drop a quarter million dollars like pocket change or how a no-name delivery boy suddenly ends up on the golden seat at Stallion Night VIP party. That’s the real mystery, isn’t it?”He walked slowly across the room, dragging the wooden bat along the wall with a screeching scrape. “We’ve got a lot to catch up on, you and I.”Ryan’s jaw tightened. “You’re insane, you won’t get anything from me. You’re wasting just your time.”Smith chuckled again and tapped the bat twice against the wall. At the sound, the door to the room creaked open and one of his masked men entered, draggin

Ryan’s eyes opened up the moment he heard his phone ringing. It took him a little time to find where his phone was and he found it under the pillow.The screen lit up with a familiar name that made his open wider instantly, it was Detective Mark.His heart thudded heavily in his chest as he thought about what Mark could have called for this early. He sat up abruptly, brushing away the sleep from his eyes and swiping to answer the call. He pressed the phone to his ear, his breath held tight in his throat.“Hello?” His voice was low and a bit cautious.“Mr. Walker,” Detective Mark’s tense voice came through the phone immediately. “There’s been a development. Smith finally gave us a name, and I think we now know who took your mother.”Ryan’s pulse quickened instantly as he sat up even straighter on the bed. “A name? You mean… the person who took my mother has finally been revealed?”There was silence for a while and then Ryan spoke again to bring him to talk.“Detective, please! Who is i