Heaven or Hell: Loving My Twisted Billionaire novel Chapter 107

Chapter 107

Hannah’s POV

I clutched Eliza’s beaded purse tightly against my chest as I hurried down the corridor. My heart pounded with each step, the weight of what this discovery meant growing heavier by the second. Someone had taken Eliza-right after I’d approached her about Sterling Entertainment.

Pulling out my phone, I called Alex, the security guard Victoria had assigned to watch over me at the party. He’d been maintaining a discreet presence near the entrance all evening.

“Ms. Lancaster?” His voice was crisp and professional.

I need you. West wing corri

my throat.

an emergency.” My voice was surprisingly steady despite the panic crawling

Within minutes, Alex

the party, he wor

“What’s

the hallway, his tall frame moving with purpose. Unlike the other guards at

allowed him to blend in while staying alert.

immediately scanning our surroundings.

his belongs to Eliza Morgan, the author I was speaking with earlier. She disappeared, and I

plant near the ladies’ room.”

ents quickly, confirming my fears. “No one lear

amining the plush carpet of the hallway.

ggle,” he said quietly. “Someone

turned. “Where would th

d toward a ser

and. If

move.”

sport behind willingly.”

er barely perceptible indentations in the

That leads to the grounds. The Hawkins estate backs up against

n the property unseen…”

ped outside. Alex pulled out a small but powerful flashlight, sweeping it across the

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manicured lawn that gave way to a dense tree line abo

fifty

yards away.

“There,” he pointed to disturbed grass leading toward the trees. “Stay behind me.

As we entered the woods, Alex moved with surprising

ground.

for his size, carefully sweeping the beam of light across the

“Broken branches here,” he whispered, indicating a snapped twig. “And footprints. Two sets-one smooth-soled dress shoes, expensive. The other…” He paused. “Irregular. Being dragged or struggling to walk.”

A chill ran through me that had nothing to do with the night air.

We moved deeper into the woods, following the trail of disturbed underbrush. Alex suddenly raised his hand, signaling for me to st In the silence, I heard it-a faint whimpering sound carried on the breeze.

hispered.

aring in the tree

nated a small, weathered cabin. A dim light flickered behind its curtained

otioned for

ow’s coveri

ly breat

eyes

to

pproached. We crept to the side of the cabin, and I peered through a gap in the

o a wooden chair in the center of the ro

Scara streaked down her cheeks. Two m

ct tape across her mouth. Her

ood nearby, speaking in hushed

ning,” one of them said. “The rights

the other replied. “But everyon

from the window. “Two

but restrained.”

5 what he wants.”

rmed, but weapons holstered. Ms. Morgan appears

out,” I insist

red.

1. “Stay here. Don’t move unless I signal you. If something goes wrong, run

cabin with silent efficiency. I crouched in the shadows, counting my heartbeats,

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trying to steady my breathing.

A sudden crash from inside made me jump. Through the window, I saw Alex had entered through the back door and already subdued one of the men, who lay sprawled on the floor. The second man spun around, reaching for his weapon, bat Alex moved with practiced precision. A quick series of strikes, and the second kidnapper joined his partner on the

ground.

Alex appeared at the cabin door, gesturing for me to come inside..

“It’s clear,” he said. “Help Ms. Morgan while I secure these two.”

I rushed to Eliza, who was trembling violently in the chair. Her eyes locked on mine, recognition and fear mingling in their

depths.

“It’s okay,” I said softly, gently removing the tape from her mouth. “I’m Hannah, from the party. We’re here to help you.”

She gasped as the tape came free, her breathing rapid and shallow.

“Deep breaths,’ I encouraged, using the same tone I used with frightened children at the special education center. “In through your nose, out through your mouth. That’s it.”

As I worked on the ropes binding her wrists, I kept talking in a calm, reassuring voice. “You’re safe now. My security team is on their way. These men can’t hurt you anymore.”

Alex efficiently bound the kidnappers with their own zip ties. “Perimeter is secure,” he reported. “But we should move quickly. There could be others.”

Eliza tried to stand but stumbled, her legs giving way beneath her. “I-I can’t…”

“They drugged my drink,” she whispered, her voice cracking.

I slipped my arm around her waist. “Lean on me.”

Alex checked outside before ushering us out of the cabin. “My team reports movement at the north end of the property. We need to find cover until they can reach our position.”

Supporting Eliza between us, we moved deeper into the woods, away from the cabin and the main property. About five hundred yards in, Alex found a small depression surrounded by thick bushes.

“Here,” he said. “Good cover, multiple escape routes.”

We helped Eliza sit with her back against a tree trunk. She hugged her knees to her chest, her entire body trembling. I shrugged off my light jacket and draped it over her shoulders.

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“Th-thank you, she stammered, pulling it

around herself.

Alex positioned himself at the edge of our hiding

minutes,’ he said quietly.

scanning the surroundings. “Backup should be here in seven

I turned my attention back to Eliza. “Can you tell

what happened?”

She swallowed hard. “I was at the party… someone offered me a drink. Then everything went fuzzy.” Her voice shook. I tried to struggle and call for help, but they quickly covered my mouth with duct tape. Those men… they said someone

important wanted the rights to all my work. They had papers for me to sign.”

“Did they mention who sent them?” I asked gently, glancing at my phone screen. No signal bars-we were deep in the

woods.

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