The Billionaire's Promise
Chapter 42: Kidnapped Part 2

Chapter 42: Kidnapped Part 2

The car turned chilly. The driver opened the door and got out and went to open the door at the back seat. Under the dull light coming from the lamp post, the driver stood tall. His shadow looked as if a ghost was crawling out of hell.

Aryana cowered and scooted as far away from that side of the door. Without warning, the door opened and Aryana who was leaning on the door fell down. But she hurriedly got up.

The driver who was still standing at the other side of the car smiled and it sent shivers down Aryana’s spine.

She hurriedly took stock of her surroundings. She did not notice earlier when they entered a fenced bungalow. The fence was over two meters and there was barbed wire on top. The metal gate was also high. There was another car parked in the garage and a motorcycle.

’Where could he be keeping the key of the motorcycle?’

If only she can drive a car she could have already taken her chances earlier. She regretted why she did not learn to drive a car.

"My pretty Naiad, this is my lair and escape is impossible." He said in a low hoarse voice. He walked towards her in unhurried steps. His eyes have an evil glint in them. He has an ugly scar on the right side of his face that extended up to his upper brow.

Aryana stepped back. He laughed hard.

"And I thought you were different from the rest. You were so brave and calm earlier. You were just like everyone else. As soon as you see this scar, you think that I am a monster." He menacingly went near her and Aryana could sense so much anger and hatred in his voice.

He gripped Aryana’s chin and forced her to look at his face. Aryana frowned because of the pain.

"I am not scared of you." Aryana spat and looked him in the eyes.

The driver gave her an evil smile and then laughed hard. His scar looked more hideous but Aryana stared at him unblinking.

He traced Aryana’s jawline with the back of his hands. Aryana twisted her face and her action infuriated him. He yanked her hair and pushed her back against the wall.

"This is getting exciting. How about let us start our little game here, my sweet Naiad."

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Erik and Marlon have just entered a high-end bar for a birthday party when both their cellphones vibrated. Ace also came rushing in.

"I might have accidentally set it off." Erik took out his cell phone to turn off the warning but he noticed something is off.

"Boss, this is not our location." Marlon frowned. "It’s going to the south."

Erik’s heart skip a bit. "It is Aryana. She is in danger. The phone she is using is the one I gave her back at Paradise Island. It was mine previously. Call Damien and tell him to bring my Bugatti Veyron and will meet him at the South Boulevard Junction." He gestured at the waiter. "Tell Brix that something came up and I need to leave."

A few more bodyguards arrived. Marlon spoke on his watch and the bodyguards entered the two cars that were parked on the road.

"Drive faster Ace." Erik’s voice was anxious.

"Boss, we are way over the limit." He stammered. Erik threw him a cold stare and that prompted him to step on the pedal.

Erik turned on the audio. The sound was not good but they can still make out the conversation .

"I guess he has a jammer installed," Marlon explained.

Erik typed a series of commands on his cellphone and the quality of the audio greatly improved.

’Are you scared my Naiad? Don’t worry, we will arrive soon and I promise you that I will make you happy.’

"Who is Naiad? Did we get it wrong? Is it not Aryana?" Before Marlon can answer Erik, Aryana’s voice was heard.

’This is kidnapping. You will get more than twenty years in jail.’

’Mwa ha ha ha ha. You are starting to excite me my water nymph.’ There was a slight pause.

’Let the police catch me if they can.’

Erik clenched his fist. They arrived at the junction. Damien got off from the car. Erik took the driver’s seat while Marlon sat at the passenger’s seat. Erik floored the gas pedal and the blue Bugatti Veyron shoot out like an arrow and was cruising at 250 mph.

’You were very beautiful in that white flowing dress. You were just like a nymph that has risen from her bath. You must taste delicious my Naiad.’

Marlon turned his head to look at Erik. His lips were pursed and his knuckles were white from holding the steering wheel too tight.

’You were in the photo shoot earlier? Are you one of the crew?’

’I admire your courage and calmness my pretty Naiad. You are not like the other girls who were hysterical and very noisy. I looked forward to playing with you.’

"Ask someone to investigate that man."

"I already did. She was picked up from the front of a fast food restaurant near Bay Gardens. It was a taxi but the plate number is fake. The security team is looking into the surveillance cameras."

’There is no escape for you my pretty Naiad. You can only surrender to me.’ The man’s chilly voice sounded even more devious inside the sports car.

Erik glanced at the phone in front of him. The red dot became stationary.

"How far are we from their location?" There was a slight tremor in Eriks’s voice. Marlon looked at him.

"We will reach in ten minutes."

"Damn." Erik cursed when he could no longer hear voices on the phone. "Can you pick up any sound?"

"No. None at all. She might have left the phone in the car or dropped it. The last words I heard were they had arrived and a door opening.

’Be safe Aryana. I am coming. Hang in there.’ Erik muttered.

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