Chapter 1707

They hurried through the tunnel, but everyone's mind was laden with thoughts.

"This is the end," Marion said after about five minutes.

The passage was narrow, probably just for Enoch to slip through alone. It could lead to some empty road around half a mile away from the house, but before their eyes was a small building.

It was a single-story place about 200 square meters. It looked clean, like someone kept it up, but there were no signs of anyone living there long-term.

Randy stared at the house, unimpressed, until he spotted a photo on a shelf. It showed a gentle-looking mother holding a baby, but the father was missing.

He thought for a moment and realized what this place was.

"These are Annette and her son," he said.

It turned out that half a mile from their house, Enoch had a cozy little home with another woman.

It felt more like a real family spot than their big, cold villa ever did. Enoch, Annette, and their kid must've had some happy times here.

"Annette?" Debra asked.

"Michael's mother," Michael explained. "She and Enoch were a thing way back. They were engaged, but my mom's family forced a business marriage. Annette ended up as the other woman."

Debra knew Michael had a grandma, but since he'd been exposed as a member of the Illuminati, that grandma was likely fake.

She'd looked into it after Michael's cover blew. His grandma had vanished, and no traces had been left. "No sign of Erica here," she said, scanning the room. "Maybe they moved her?"

"Sir, over here," one of Marion's guys said. "Footprints."

Marion nodded. "Check it out."

Debra caught the moonlight spilling through the back door. Messy footprints trailed across the floor. It was likely a group of people.

The bedroom, including the closet, was packed with prints.

"Sir, someone is here," a voice shouted.

They bolted toward the backyard. The atmosphere was eerily quiet. Footprints were everywhere.

Two figures huddled in a corner, trembling.

"Mabel and Emma?" Michael rushed over, pulling them up.

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The two maids burst into tears. "Save Mrs. Osborne and Miss Mathis. A bunch of guys in black took them."