Holden had planned to get Lauren bailed out as soon as possible, but when the lawyer returned from consulting with the police, his face was grim.
"Mr. Cresswell, have you offended Davenport Group?" the lawyer asked, causing Holden to break into a cold sweat.
The commercial empire of Davenport Group could easily crush the Cresswell family. How had they managed to offend such a powerhouse?
Holden frowned. "There must be some mistake."
"I just received information that anyone involved in the kidnapping incident will not be granted bail because of Davenport Group."
Holden felt his heart sink. He swore he had never crossed paths with Davenport Group.
How had this happened? He couldn't fathom it.
*****
After school, Edwin Davenport from Class 2 walked past the teaching building with his
