The Ex-Con Who Conquered the World novel Chapter 188

Chapter 188 I’ll Bring Her Back

Chapter 188 I’ll Bring Her Back

Stefan’s eyes narrowed, his gaze locked onto Nina’s figure as she walked away.

Her hips swayed gently with each step-smooth, effortless, mesmerizing.

He wasn’t reading into it.

She is hosting the bid opening today. Of course, she’ll be amped up.

Stefan lit a cigarette, took a drag, and waited, calm and patient.

Five minutes passed.

Suddenly, the

Janet stur gasped,

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eak of blood smeared across her lip. Her eyes found Stefan, and she e… You have to help Ms. Reed.”

et in an instant. He crossed the room in a flash and grabbed Janet by the er. “What happened? Where’s Nina?”

et’s voice cracked, her eyes reddening. “She was taken… by men sent from the

stated the facts of the incident.

es earlier, Nina had been walking down a private corridor toward the conference et right beside her.

f nowhere, one of the security guards grabbed Nina from behind. His hand clamped n on the back of her neck, and with the other, he pressed firmly on several key points ng her spine.

anet lunged forward-but another guard intercepted her. His strike revealed the strength of a Level 9 Hidden Force Grandmaster. The strong Hidden Force sent Janet stumbling back, coughing up blood.

Nina didn’t fli the real gu

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w, steady. “You’re not security. Who are you? Where are

ey’ve been dealt with. We’re taking their place.

urt you. But Mr. Theodore Prescott wants to see you. You’re

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going to have to come with us.”

Nina’s brow furrowed. “Theodore sent you?”

“That’s right,” the man stated bluntly.

Nina’s expression cooled. Theodore was Simon’s younger brother.

If Simon was known around Mound City as a playboy drowning in booze and women, Theodore was his polar opposite-calculating, sharp, and ruthless, a man no one wanted

cross.

She knew why they were here. This had to be about Simon disappearing in River City.

“Let her go,” Janet grd, struggling to stand.

“Janet. Don’t.” N Ethan to activ

eath. “Listen to me. Two things. First, find Stefan. Second, tel. gency plan for the bid opening.”

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ed explaining, she and Stefan had already burst out of the lounge a

1. The Prescott family had actually done this-broad daylight, and take othing.

inted. “That white SUV. They put her in that.”

it speeding past on the road in front of Rose Manor.

ded them over without a word.

ng her back.” Stefan strode toward the sapphire-blue Bentley. “Handle things here. Do Nina told you. And keep this quiet.”

e engine roared to life. The Bentley tore down the road after the SUV.

Back in the bid opening hall, the host’s voice rang out. “Now, if you’ll please welcome Ms.

Reed.”

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Applause filled the room. Every pair of eyes turned toward the VIP corridor, eager for a glimpse of her.

However, after several minutes, no one emerged.

Ethan, standing near the entrance, frowned. He slipped into the passage and headed for the lounge.

He found Janet walking toward him.

Ethan hurried over and asked, “Janet, where’s Ms. Reed?”

Janet kept her voice low. “There’s been a situation. But don’t panic. Stefan’s handling it. We can’t let this get out-it could cause chaos. Ms. Reed put you in charge of the bid opening. Follow the contingency plan.”

han’s face went pale. “What kind of situation?”

net clenched her jaw. “Trust Stefan. He’ll make sure she’s safe. Pull yourself together. Don’t t anyone in there suspect a thing. Just do what Ms. Reed asked.”

Ethan nodded slowly, forcing himself to breathe. “Got it.”

Then he turned and walked back into the hall.

Nina had always prepared a contingency plan for moments like this. That was just how she operated-sharp, experienced, always thinking ahead.