Chapter 18
1175 Words
ONE STEP CLOSE
Callum's Pov
Amanda's kind gesture was now becoming more suspicious. I had the feeling in my gut that she was up to something.
I couldn't get why she was suddenly in support of me making things right with Sonya.
I recalled how she had sounded like she was mocking me the night of the dinner event.
It was impossible that she heard the harsh words Sonya said to me, these thoughts were running through my mind when Stephen walked back in.
“What took you so long?” I asked, glancing through the paperwork on the table.
“ We have major shares in Power Corp now;” I said, handing the papers over to him.
“ you will be representing me at the conference meeting tomorrow” I added as he glanced through the papers
“Why aren't you coming?” Stephen questioned, his gaze moving from the papers to my face.
“ I have somewhere to be” I responded, catching the confusion on his face as he gazed at me.
“Don't tell me you are going after Sonya” he said, shaking his head in disapproval.
“No Steph, I just really have somewhere personal to be” I said, patting his shoulders as I left the office.
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SAFE HOMES APARTMENT, was clearly inscribed on the front door of the building.
I walked in, savoring the familia environment.
I glanced back at the lobby, recalling how the masked man had grabbed Sonya in his car and taken off in a haste.
I had to find him, whoever it was I needed to know what connection they had with Sonya.
I walked in to a middle aged woman,
“I need some information” I said, going straight to the point as I tendered my card to him.
I watched as the look of confusion he had changed into shock.
“Oh My God, C-callum Peters,” she stuttered, her face immediately brightening up.
“H-h- how can I help?” she questioned, handing over the card back while holding onto my hands.
“Can I see your CCTV footage?”I said, pulling my hands from hers.
“Sorry, I couldn't help it, sure you can Mr Peters, anything for you; I will just get the manager” she added winking at me, as she led the way while I followed up.
I laughed inwardly at my plight, here I was, unbothered by a lady flirting with me. I just wanted to know what had really happened that day.
A part of me really hoped and prayed that Amanda had nothing to do with it.
I had no idea what I was going to do if she was responsible for Sonya's kidnap.
I settled in the seat the lady offered when we got to the Camera room.
My legs thumped against the concrete floor as I waited for the Manager to arrive.
“Good day Mr Peters,” he greeted. I looked up to see a middle-aged man,
“Good day Mr……” I replied
“Damon!” he said, taking my already extended hands in his.
We settled in a seat as I explained the ordeal of the kidnap. I had my men cover up the news, because I didn't want it to get to the media.
“ I will like to see the Parking Lot's footage of that day,” I said,
“I am sorry Mr Peters, but we don't have it now”he said dismissively.
“ Well that's unprofessional,” I was livid.
“ You should keep track of these things,” I added. Watching as he lowered his head.
“ I apologize for the mistake Mr Peters, we will have our cameras fixed as soon as possible” he said apologetically.
I extended my card to him,” give me a call when you have them fixed” I said authoritatively. heading back to the car after a fruitless search. I was disappointed I could not get the information I wanted.
I really wanted to be sure Amanda had nothing to do with it and to ensure Sonya was safe.
I zoomed off, leaving the premises of the apartment, hoping I will get a call back soon.
Damon’s office
“Mr Peters just left here” Damon said as soon as his call was answered over the phone, his voice shaky.
“ I think he is on to you, he asked to see the CCTV footage from the day miss Sonya was kidnapped ” he added.
“That bastard” the receiver cursed over the line.
“I hope you didn’t show them to him” he asked.
“ No,” Damon replied, fidgeting. Prickles of sweat had formed on his forehead.
“ I will have them deleted as soon as possible sir,” he added.
“But what do I do when he comes back?” He asked fidgeting.
“ You bastard; do I have to tell you everything” the receiver lashed out yet again.
“Find a way to get rid of the footage,Because if he gets the slightest piece of information from you, I will find you and have you killed”
“I will handle the rest” the receiver stated, hanging up the call.
Peter’s Mansion
“Good day ma’am” the maid greeted me as soon as I got in. Waving them off, I headed straight to my room.I packed my hair in a bun as I began my skincare.
I thought about Callum, I had to put all my plans on hold because of his suspicions.
I had my hands rubbing my face when my phone vibrated, I wiped my hands, picking it up.
I navigated through the screen, tapping the text notification that popped in.
“Callum is unto us; he went to the apartment to have the footage checked”.
The text had my head spinning, Callum did not seem to be backing down anytime soon.
I picked up my phone, deleting the message to clear up my tracks. I could not take any more risks of getting caught.
I had to do something to Keep Callum away from that apartment. He couldn't find out what I had been doing.
Ding ding….
I was startled by my phone ringing
“Did you get my text,” I heard as soon as I answered the call.
“Yes Steve,” I replied.
“Convincing him is no longer working Amanda, we have to seek other plans”
“You should have covered your tracks” I said through gritted teeth, clenching my fists as I paced nervously.
“I did, he didn’t see the footage” Stephen replied.
I heaved a sigh of relief.
“Stephen, we cannot get caught; if Callum finds out that you kidnapped Sonya, we are doomed” I was nervous.
“He won’t” Stephen sounded calm.
“We will take him out of the way if we have to” Stephen said, hanging up the call
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