This was the first time I had ever begged Bran .
"Honey, stop crying. I'll send someone right away." he soothed me hastily.
While still on the phone with Bran, several black sedans screeched to a halt by the roadside
A group of robust men emerged from the cars with lightning speed.
The man in the lead saw me, he paused for a split - second and then asked tentatively, "Are you Isabelle?"
I nodded.
Hearing that his men had arrived, Bran said in a rush, "Don't panic. Take them in first. I'm boarding a helicopter right now and will be there in half an hour."
"If you have important matters, don't rush back. I have your men to help me. I'll be okay."
Bran's voice was gentle yet resolute. "Don't be silly. You're the most important to me. Just wait for me. I'm on my way."
As I talked to B
