Mia and Blake didn’t manage to catch up to William’s car. Their hearts pounded with rising panic. Neither of them had the slightest idea where the man was taking Iris. What if he was planning something terrible? “Should we call the police?” Mia asked worriedly. “But what if this doesn’t officially count as a crime? Maybe we should call her family first,” Blake replied. “Mr. Johnson?” Blake shook her head. “Her husband. He used to be William’s bodyguard. He might know where William would take her.” “You’re right.” Mia quickly unlocked Iris’s phone and searched for Archer’s contact. Once she found it, she dialed immediately. “Yes?” Archer’s voice came through the line. Mia swallowed. “Hi, I’m Iris’s friend. I need to tell you… Someone just took Iris away. By force.” Archer, still in

