Hank sat up, his fingers tapping his chin as he considered the suggestion before him. His mind was always two steps ahead, plotting the next move. But he didn't think of this one before. His subordinate, Lucas, stood across from him, waiting for his signal to speak. Lucas cleared his throat, “Sir, I’ve been thinking. Laura is protective of her children. They’re both in the public kindergarten. We could use that to our advantage. If we use them, she’ll be forced to comply with whatever we ask of her.” Lucas said Hank’s eyes were filled with amusement as he leaned back in his chair. “Go on.” “We could, of course, plan a quiet a*******n. Nothing too harsh—just enough to get her attention. She’ll be desperate to get them back and will do whatever you want,” Lucas explained, his voice lower

