"What?"

Julian was taken aback by Altsin's question. His immediate reaction was, "Your wife? Why are you asking me?"

But Altsin was serious. Julian had to think carefully before responding, "Well, your wife isn't that old, around... 24, 25 years old."

Altsin's pupils contracted sharply.

If Chelsea is 24 this year, then ten years ago, she was fourteen!

Could it be that the girl kidnapped back then was Chelsea?

Altsin's heart suddenly raced as memories from long ago flooded his mind like lightning. His heartbeat echoed in his ears, recalling the distant past.

Taking a deep breath, he dialed Melford's number. As soon as the call connected, he cut to...