Samuel had rang the Jacobson family up the previous night. “Is Tess’

disappearance connected to that bastard of yours?” Samuel questioned sharply, trying to suppress his rage.

Caleb’s expression grew serious. “What? Tessa is missing? Have you called the cops?”

Samuel said impatiently, “It was the police themselves who called me to confirm Tess’ missing status. We’ve called her over and over, but her phone is always out of service. Marianne and I have searched for her at her residence and her office, but there was no sign of her.”

The rage in Samuel’s voice grew as he demanded, “Where is Stephen? What is he doing right now? Tess is missing, and he’s not out looking for her?”

“We just found out about Tess’ disappearance. Stephen is probably working at his office and has no idea this has happened. I’ll notify him about this immediately. Don’t worry. Tessa should be fine. Maybe her phone just ran out of battery. She’ll reach out to you once she charges it,” Caleb reassured.

“Out of battery? How is that possible? Marianne and I searched for her high and low all night, and we couldn’t find even a trace of her! The gall of you to sit there and give me orders. You might not be worried because she isn’t your child.

“However, I give you my damn word that if Tess was abducted by your bastard, the Yates family will do everything in our power to screw the Jacobson family over!” Samuel roared.

Caleb hastily said, “Samuel, calm down.”

“Calm down? How am I supposed to calm down?” Samuel’s voice increased in volume due to his fury. “Could you remain calm if Stephen was the one who had gone missing?”

Caleb was getting a headache from all of Samuel’s yelling. “Let’s hear the police out for now.”

Sophia was sitting next to Caleb, and the rough tones of Samuel’s anger was loud enough that she caught most of the conversation.

So, she had a good idea of what had occurred. She liked Tessa very much and saw Tessa as one of her own. Therefore, she couldn’t help but feel anxious and worried upon learning that Tessa was missing.

“What happened? Is Tess missing?” Sophia couldn’t help but ask.

Caleb talked to Samuel a while longer before ending the call.

“Yes. Samuel said they can’t contact Tessa. He and Marianne have been looking for her all night.”

Sophia frowned with worry. “Have they called the police?”

Caleb answered, “Yes, they have. It was the police who confirmed Tessa’s missing status.”

“Does Stephen know? Inform him about this immediately and tell him to help with the search,” Sophia said.

“I’m calling him now.”

Caleb was just about to call Stephen when his phone rang. It was none other than Stephen himself.

Stephen got straight to the point,

saying, Dad, you know about Teet

disappearance, yes? She’s been

abducted.”

Caleb was shocked and asked urgently, “Abducted? What’s going on?”

Stephen’s eyes grew cold, and he sounded exhausted. “It’s James.I’m on my way home now. Don’t worry and wait for me. Oh, don’t call the cops.”

“James?” Caleb’s expression turned solemn. “But Samuel said they’ve already contacted the police.”

“What?” Stephen blurted. His grip tightened, and his knuckles turned white at the force of his grip.

Then, he said sharply, “We can’t call the cops James just called. I was about to come home to discuss things with you. James might hurt Tess if we act rashly and cal the cops. Her life could be in danger!”

“What should we do now? The police are already aware that Tessa is missing.” Caleb furrowed his brows.

“Wait for me at home. I’m on my way back.” Stephen promptly ended the call after saying those words.