Chapter 534
Despite her shock at seeing the authorities arrive before she had even dialed for help, Ines practically scrambled toward them. “Officer! Are you here about my granddaughter? That wretched woman kidnapped her! Go arrest her p>
She lunged to grab Officer Newell’s uniform, but he smoothly sidestepped. “Ma’am, please calm down. I am aware of the situation. Right now, your daughter-in-law has taken your granddaughter, along with two other children. Do you have any idea where they might have gone p>
“What? Kidnapping other kids? Is she going to prison?!” Odom barked, rushing out of the yard. He immediately grasped the severity of the situation. “I don’t care if Davina rots in jail, but Daisy can’t go to prison! She’s the future of the Green family! We’re relying on her p>
Officer Newell scowled at their utter lack of empathy. “Please focus on the question and cooperate with the investigation. Do you know where Davina might be hiding p>
“How should we know?! Our kid is missing too! That wretched, heartless Ines wailed, slapping her thighs again and launching into another tirade.
Camilla exchanged a glance with Newell. They weren’t going to get any useful information here. Just as they turned to leave, an unknown number flashed on Camilla’s phone.
She knew instantly who was calling.
“Officer Newell,” Camilla whispered before answering. “Please trace this IP address p>
Davina wasn’t entirely brilliant. She knew to use a burner phone but didn’t have the technical skills to mask her signal. This gave Camilla a glimmer of hope. As long as the call stayed connected, they could pinpoint her location.
Camilla answered. “Hello p>
“Camilla, you must be going out of your mind right now,” Davina’s shrill voice sneered through the speaker. “Have you figured out that your precious son is with me p>
“What do you want?” Camilla demanded evenly.
“Let’s play a game,” Davina taunted. “I’ll give you an address. You come alone. If you do exactly as I say and make me happy, I’ll let your son go. How does that sound p>
“Where p>
Davina’s voice carried a manic, unhinged quality that chillingly reminded Camilla of Sarah’s psychotic break.
“Don’t touch Jasper,” Camilla warned. “I’ll do whatever you want p>
“Good,” Davina purred. “Come to the abandoned factory on the east side alone. And remember, if you try any tricks, you will never see your son again p>
The phrasing confirmed Camilla’s suspicion: Jasper was not at the factory.
“Let me hear Jasper and Elaine’s voices,” Camilla demanded. “Once I know they’re safe, I’ll play your game p>
A rustling sound came through the line, followed by the sound of Elaine sobbing and Jasper calling out, “Mom p>
Davina snatched the phone back before Jasper could say another word. “You heard him. He’s mine right now. Get to the address. Now p>