It was Philip on the other end of the line. At the same time, the security footage showed Betty sitting at a table with a coffee. Before she had a chance to react, two men grabbed her and shoved her into a car. Philip's men moved fast—she didn’t even have time to fight back.

“So, you’re that eager to see me?” Ashton’s voice was cold, his eyes fixed on the screen.

“I’ve been dying to see you,” Philip replied, every word dripping with ...