Meanwhile, Ryan was talking to the police, trying to get updates on their search efforts.
"We're doing our best, Mr. Kendrick. The kidnappers didn't leave any traces, which makes it difficult, but we assure you we will find her soon," a police officer explained.
As Ryan was talking, his phone beeped with a notification. It was from Bella. She had sent him a picture of herself in red lingerie, with the caption, "Come home to Mama. I can't wait to devour you
." Ryan hissed in disgust, quickly texting back, "I don't want to see you in my house when I return." He shoved his phone back into his pocket, only for it to beep again.
Expecting another message from Bella, he reluctantly checked it. This time, it was from an unknown number: "I know where she was taken and who took her."R
