The beginning

The night air carried a tense silence nice as the group gathered in their usual spot-a dimly lit, run-down warrehouse on thee outskirtsirts of town. It was a place where secrets thrived and the law didn’t’ reach. The men in this group were no strangers to the art of kidnapping; they had perfected it over the years , targeting the children of the rich and powerful, turning lives into ransom notes. Tonight, the plan was bigger. This time, their target was Danielle Hertz, daughter off Jason Hertz, a man who made his fortune in his jewellery company. Jason Hertz’s wealth was notorious, his reputation one of the power and influence. And his daughter? Freshly returned from the UK, where she had been completing her studies-young, wealthy, and aware of what awaited her.

“She’s the perfect target,” one of the men, David, said , his voice low but excited as he passed rounding a photo of Danielle. In the photo, Danielle was standing beside Jason with her fianceè. The plan was simple: snatch the girl, hide her away, and demand a ransom. Then raid spoke up ,”Are you sure this is going to work? He is stronger and clever than others people whom we have kidnapped their children before”,. “,It’ll work. We will do what we have been doing”’ David snapped. “,Then when are we going to kidnapped her?,” Cyrus asked. “, we will kidnapped her on Monday when she is alone at home”, David replied.

Monday morning arrived with a deceptive calmness. The sun hung lazily in the sky, casting long shadows across the estate as Danielle Hertz moved through her daily routine, unaware of the storm brewing around her. Jason Hertz, dressed in a sharp suit, sat across from his daughter, flipping through morning paper. Danielle toyed with her food, her thoughts elsewhere-likely on the upcoming wedding and the preparations that were consuming her life. When suddenly Jason spoke up”, how was your meeting with Ben family?”,. “,It was good, auntie was really nice and uncle still looked a little bit strict but everything is good”, Danielle said nervously.

Suddenly, Jason snapped his newspaper shut and banged it downward on the table with a loud thud, startling Danielle. His eyes, once calm, now flared with irritation as his voice turned sharp. “ How many times do I have tell you?” He barked. “ Ben’s parents are not your aunt and uncle. They’re going to be your mother-in-law and father-in-law. Start calling them Mother and father!” Danielle flinched slightly, her heart racing as her father continued, his tone harsh and commanding. “You’ve had all those etiquettes classses, haven’t you? act like it! This wedding is more than just about you, Danielle. Our family’s reputation is on the line here. I expect you to behave accordinglyy. Is that understood?”

Without waiting for a response one’s, Jason rose from his seat, still bristlingng with frustration ration. His footsteps especially were heavy as he stormed toward the door and left. Outside, David watched From the shadows, his eyes narrowing as Jason walked to his car, still fuming. The timing was perfect.

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