"I tracked the bus to downtown, she got off at a stop on Sunrise Boulevard and started walking."

Austyn tried to recall the location of Sunrise Houlevard.

It was smack in the middle of Stamford's bustling CBD.

a half miles away There's a bus stop

"It was the early morning rush hour, Luca said. "There were simply too many people there, I lost her in the crowd after two minutes. Sorry." Austyn was breathing heavily.

The area had half a dozen shopping malls, more than ten office towers and not to mention, countless side roads and alleyways leading away from the area Kira must have chosen the spot deliberately.

How long had she been planning this?

Where was she going?

Damian called with the same bad news.

'I got my men to canvass the area where Kira was last seen. But so far, they've turned up nothing. The city has twenty-six million people and over six thousand square kilometres of land. It's going to take some time," Thanks, but I think I know where to find her.' Austyn hung up.

He didn't know Kira's exact location, but he knew one person who did. Austyn drove to Revency's office and pushed past the receptionist, The security guards tried to tackle him but he overpowered them both He kicked down the door and barged into the president's a Liam looked up.

soffice.

His only reaction was a raised eyebrow "What brings you by?'

Austyn strode over, circled the desk and grasped Liam's collar. "Where's Kima?"

Liam mired his brows. "This is an expensive suit."

'Cut the bullshit! Where is Kira?"

'Aren't you two a couple? Why are you asking me for the whereabouts of your w

Liam tilted his head. And you are being rude.

your wife?"

you see I have a guest?'

The bespectacled man seated across the desk had sprung out of his chair, flustered.

He had no idea what was going on

Austyn ignored him

He glared at Liam What did you say to her?"

"Didn't the tell you? Liam smiled. 'I thought couples don't keep secrets from each other'

"Name your price," Austyn said coldly. 'What will it take for you to telline where she is?"

Liam wrested hits collar from Austyn's hand. 'I already told you my price. You turned me down, remember?' Austyn built the M Group from the ground up.

Ite put his blood, sweat and tears into it.

It would be immensely satisfying to take it away from him Liam sat back in his chair, steepled his fingers and walled.

Nothing Is More Important Than Her

Liam knew there was no way sy would take the deal, but it was still

A long minute of silence passed.

to watch him struggle.

Liam rapped a knuckle on the desk. If you can't do it, there's the door. Don't waste any more of my time."

The man with the spectacles had quietly taken his leave,

Liamseyed Austen's stubbled face decisively.

"You can try and fun this place upside down. You won't find her. She's not here."

Auslyn's eyes were downcast.

Liam couldn't see his expression

'If you want to find her, you better harry. A pretty young woman wandering alone in the big city Tsk, anything could happen. I suggest you check the Liam stopped dead.

His eyes were wide open in shock

He shot out of his chair.

"What did you say?

'I said okay, I'll agree to your deal." Austyn raised his head and locked eyes with his half-brother,

Liam lost his nonchalant air.

He stared at Austyn as if he was looking a

"You agree to hand over the M Group?"

Austyn's face remained impassive.

at a madman.

Til sign over the company to you. Now, tell me, where is kira?"

Liam shook his head in disbelief

Austyn must be out of his mind.

"Did you hear what I said?" Austyn shot him an impatient look

Of course, Liam heard it.

He just had trouble processing it

He scrutinised Austyn's face and tried to find any signs of deception.

He failed. exclusive content.

Liam had to take several deep breaths to suppress the rising excitement in his heart. Austyn was serious

He was really willing to trade a billion-dollar company for news about his wife,

Liam wanted to laugh and shout at the same time.

Austyn must have gone off the deep end.

"How do I know you're not past pulling my leg? I won't tell you a thing until 1 see the transter papers, signed and notarised." Austyn took out his phone, Liam poked his head out of the office and ordered his secretaries to hold all his calls,

This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

He wasn't about to let himself be distracted.

Liam sprawird on a sofa and watched Austyn Issue commands to his men back at the M Group

Even from a distance, he could hear the gasps of disbelief and shouts from the phone.