“What?” Ms. Longman shrieked in astonishment.

Charlotte, who had heard Lexie’s words, flew into a panic. She cried out, “What happened? What happened to my kids?”

“A tall man in black in a mask and a cap kidnapped them and escaped from the back of the school. The security guards have already run after him.”

“Get them quickly,” Zachary bellowed.

“Yes, Mr. Nacht.” Ben promptly ran after the man with his subordinates.

Charlotte’s mind was in a mess. Her hand on the phone was shaking, and she was yelling into her phone. “Hello? What’s going on?”

“Ms. Windt, don’t be anxious. Listen to me.”

Then, Ms. Longman explained what had...