Chapter 175

Someone who knew exactly who she was, where she was being kept, and what she meant to him. Someone with enough resources and connections to disable a security system without triggering any alarms.

"I'll be there in twenty minutes," Stefan said, standing up from his desk and reaching for his jacket. "Don't touch anything in her room. Don't let anyone else inside. And for God's sake, don't call the police yet."

"Mr. Sterling, I really think we should involve the authorities immediately. This is a serious....."

"Twenty minutes," Stefan repeated firmly, then hung up before the director could argue further.

He stood there for a moment in the...