"Jasper, are we really leaving like this?" Kevin stared at Jasper in disbelief. Esther was now in Bradley's hands. Would she survive? Or, more accurately, would the ruthless Bradley spare Esther?
"What else can we do? Do you think you can find Esther if you search the place? Or do you plan to kneel in front of Bradley and beg him to spare her?" Jasper's words sounded like a defeated plea to Kevin.
"We can use detection devices to search every corner of Warner Manor. As long as we don't give up..."
Jasper raised his head slightly, his tone filled with helplessness. "Then you go."
Kevin rolled up his sleeves. "I will."
Jasper left in his car, creating a cloud of dust as he drove away.
Kevin turned back toward Warner Manor.
Mandy was on her way to her room when she bumped into Kevin. She looked surprised and asked, "Dr. Slade, do you have something else to discuss?"
Kevin asked, "Where is Bradley?"
"He went upstairs to rest. Do you need me to call him for you?" she asked.
Kevin replied angrily, "No need. I'm more familiar with Warner Manor than you are."
Kevin headed to Bradley's bedroom and knocked politely but received no response. As such, he cautiously pushed the door open and entered.
After a few steps, it was clear that Bradley was nowhere to be found. His study, bathroom, and dressing room were all empty.
Kevin approached the bookshelf and felt that something was amiss upon seeing a discontinued classic. He reached for the book.
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don't read at all. horrible story, makes me sick....