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Chapter 345 The Hostage Crisis The melodious piano music came to an abrupt halt .

The swaying crowd on the dance floor and the brightly lit ballroom of the grand villa all seemed to freeze in time as if someone had pressed pause .

In an instant , the entire first floor , including the front , back , left , and right banquet halls , was surrounded by bodyguards .

A heavy , suffocating tension filled the air , pressing down on everyone like an impending storm .

The guests attending the banquet were all prominent figures , yet they had no idea what was happening .

Seeing the muscular , intimidating bodyguards , some thought it was a hostage situation .

Panic set in .

Terrified screams echoed through the hall .

At the front of the formation , Mike strode forward , his face expressionless .

Search the place .

Immediately , dozens of bodyguards dispersed , sweeping through every corner of the villa with military precision .

The rhythmic , synchronized footsteps rang through the halls like a relentless drumbeat of doom .

No one dared to move .

Upstairs , the commotion startled Martin from his rest .

The elderly man shakily descended the stairs supported by a maid .

His face clouded with confusion .

Morgan , Emelia , and several others were also herded into the main hall .

In mere moments , the lively birthday banquet had turned into something straight out of a hostage crisis .

Martins face darkened as he surveyed the chaotic scene .

Today was his 85th birthday .

How had it come to this ? Gripping his cane tightly , he demanded , What on earth is going on here ? Samuel and Cedar stood frozen , speechless under the oppressive aura of the man before them .

Only one person had the power to turn the birthday of a bank tycoon into a living nightmare .

Fraser .

Martin cautiously approached the cold , imposing figure .

His voice was calm but laced with uncase .

Fraser , what happened ? Why the need for such drastic measures ? The crystal chandeliers cast a faint glow over Frasers sharp , chiseled features .

His eyes were void of warmth .

Summer was missing .

And at this moment , no one here held any significance to him .

Chapter 345 The Hostage Crisis Finished Fraser smiled , but the expression never reached his eyes .

My wife has disappeared in your banquet hall .

I trust you wont mind if I take the necessary precautions .

His gaze swept across the crowd , dark and penetrating .

If anything happens to her , every single person in this room … will pay the price A collective gasp rippled through the hall .

Some guests turned deathly pale , trembling uncontrollably .

Others erupted into fearful cries .

Emelias sharp gaze flicked to her daughter , a silent question in her eyes , Was this your doing ? Morgans heart pounded violently , but she forced herself to remain calm .

She clenched her teeth , shaking her head ever so slightly .

No one will find out .

No one will suspect me .

Emelia exhaled in relief .

If her daughter had been foolish enough to do something reckless , they would not live to see tomorrows sun .

Meanwhile , Sasha and Liliah , who stood beside Morgan , instinctively tried to slip away .

But the bodyguards blocked every exit .

Nowhere to run .

Their eyes welled up with fear .

They stumbled in panic , collapsing onto the floor .

Mike returned from upstairs , his expression grim .

Mr.

Graham , weve searched the entire villa .

Shes not here .

Is that so ? Frasers expression twisted into something terrifying .

In the dead silence , someone suddenly burst into sobs .

Who took her ? Just tell him already ! Dont drag us all to our graves ! Morgans teeth chattered as she clenched her fists , her pupils tinged with blood red anxiety .

They wont find out .

They wont .

At that moment , the butler hesitated before speaking .

T Theres still the warehouse .

We havent searched there yet .

The words had barely left his lips before Fraser was already moving .

Without hesitation , he strode toward the back of the villa .

Mike and the guards followed .

The warehouse was cold and shrouded in darkness .

A thick mist clung to the air , mixing with the sharp , bone chilling cold .

The floor had long since frozen over , a thin layer of ice reflecting the dim light in an eerie shimmer .

In the farthest corner , Summer and Merry huddled together .

כי 738 AM c Chapter 345 The Hostage Crisis Summer curled in on herself , her arms wrapped tightly around her stomach .

Merry turned toward her , only to see Summers eyes fluttering shut .

Panic surged through her .

Summer ! Summer , dont do this ! Wake up ! Finished At the faint call of her name , Summer struggled to keep her eyes open .

A weak hum escaped her lips , barely audible .

Merrys voice cracked with tears .

You said he would come for us .

Why isnt he here yet ? Tears streamed down her face , freezing almost instantly upon contact with the icy floor .

Summer wanted to reassure her , to say something .

But her throat felt constricted , as if something jhad blocked her voice completely .

She could not make a sound .