Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade novel Chapter 989

Chapter 989 Dumb As A Pig 

“There’s turmoil in the underground forces? What on earth happened?” After hearing the news from her assistant, Caroline bolted upright, her languid demeanor now replaced by solemnity. 

She was well-acquainted with the underworld forces of Nebula City, having long suspected some sort of connection between the king of the underworld, Flynn, and Alex. 

She recalled how Nebula City was practically turned upside down when Alex’s son vanished. The various factions had banded together to scour the city for the boy, with the underworld dispatching their full force, effectively putting the city under lockdown. 

This time, Caroline wasn’t sure what could have stirred up such a hornet’s nest. Yet, she had an inkling that the slumbering tiger was about to roar, and someone was going to feel its wrath. 

“It appears Alex’s secretary, a woman named Jessica Saffin, has been abducted,” Caroline’s assistant said before pausing. He wasn’t sure if he should continue. 

Caroline, annoyed by her assistant’s hesitation, shot the latter a cold glare and ordered, “Speak!” 

Her assistant dared not keep the matter from Caroline and hurriedly reported, “Apparently, the man behind this is Aiden. He caused quite a scene at Four Seas Corporation yesterday and even managed to get the police involved. Aiden was arrested and had to compensate Four Seas Corporation with seven billion before the matter was solved. Likely, he abducted Jessica as some form of retribution…” 

As she heard this, Caroline’s countenance darkened at an alarming pace, her bosom heaving with each breath she took. 

How could that idiot, Aiden, do something so stupid? How disappointing. 

Here was a man she had considered clever, who was able to swindle nine billion with his wits alone and whom she trusted to keep her safe. Now, it seemed like he was nothing more than a pig-headed imbecile beyond salvation. 

Biting back her irritation, Caroline barked out an order, “Call that idiot Aiden! Tell him to release Jessica immediately and apologize to Alex right away!” 

The assistant, although bewildered by Caroline’s urgency, complied. Shuddering, he went out to get his phone and dialed Aiden’s number. 

The dial tone rang once, twice, thrice, but there was still no response. 

“Aiden’s phone is switched off. I can’t reach him…” The assistant gulped, fearing that Caroline might lash 

out at him. 

At this, Caroline let out a laugh in frustration. Flopping back into her chair, she massaged her temples before dismissing her assistant with a wave of her hand. “Leave. I need a moment of peace.” 

Ican’t save Aiden from his own stupidity. If this brainless pawn is destined to be discarded, so be it. However, it’s such a shame that this might be the end of Regenerateur Enterprises… 

Alex was beside himself with worry. Finding a person in such a massive city was akin to looking for a needle in a haystack. 

Six grueling hours had passed since he last contacted Aiden, and not a single lead was found.