Chapter 402 Captured
Scarlett's complexion drained as if all her blood vanished under her skin. Her eyes scanned the short message displayed on the phone's screen. Her trembling hands threatened to betray her stability, but Xander's support prevented her from falling.
"X-Xander..." she whispered, "Is he alright?" her voice shaking with fear.
"I'm not sure. It seems like we should leave now," Xander said, putting his cell phone into his coat pocket. His eyes were fixed on Scarlett. "Baby, are you done here?"
She nodded, allowing Xander to help her put on her coat. But before he could put on her shawl, she stopped him. "Wait!" She turned back to the Withers assassins and shot them.
Bang!
Bang!
She didn't give them a chance to speak, too enraged with the Withers at that moment. After confirming they were no longer moving, she turned to look at Xander.
"We should leave now, Xander," she said softly. Her heart still trembled from the text she had read earlier. "Brother Rex, thank you for the gun." She handed him the gun. "I'll use one of the cars here to go home. You don't have to ride us back home because I need you to take care here..."
"Sure!" Rex replied.
"Oh, brother, could you ask Seven to contact me?" Scarlett's words made Rex frown, confused. "I need him..." She paused, considering her plan. After a moment, she looked at Xander, seeking his opinion.
"I'll take care of it, babe." Xander held her hand and smiled to calm her down. "I'll talk to you about my plan to rescue him after I speak with my people."
"Alright..." she said softly, feeling extremely sad.
"What the hell are you guys talking about?" Rex couldn't contain his curiosity. He could sense that something bad had happened on Xander's side. He felt Xander's aura was so sharp that it seemed to be able to cut the air around him.
Scarlett and Xander turned to look at Rex, who looked annoyed, his forehead furrowed with a big question mark. He was very curious.
"Xander, should I tell him?" Scarlett asked. Xander nodded with a wry smile in response.
She shifted her gaze to Rex.
"The Withers have captured my brother-in-law. It seems they knew I captured their Gold Team Member, which is why they targeted me through Xander's family," Scarlett explained apologetically.
Scarlett never anticipated that Jude Withers would target her through Xander's family. It was truly beyond her expectations, and it fueled her anger.
"Damn! That bastard!" Rex cursed, furious at this unexpected turn of events. "We can't wait anymore, sis. Let's just attack them now, huh!?"
Scarlett opens her mouth, but no words come out. She could only look at Xander, wanting to hear his plan. As for her, she agreed with Rex. She doesn't care about her mother now. She just needed to kill that damn Jude Withers. Perhaps, if she succeeded, her mother would come out!
"Babe, we have to leave now. I need to coordinate with my people," Xander said.
"Xander, let me help. Fox has troops there..." Rex offered his assistance.
"Thank you, Rex, but it's not necessary for now. I'll handle it. However, if I need your help later, I'll give you a call..." Xander said, not giving Rex a chance to speak. He grabbed Scarlett's hand, pulled her, and walked out to the door.
He needed to return home immediately to make the necessary arrangements to save his brother and protect the rest of his family, including his wife. He would never allow Jude Withers to use Carter as bait to lure his wife.
After arriving at their residence...
Xander insisted that Scarlett rest. He didn't want her to do anything, especially trace Carter's location. He is determined to protect his pregnant wife from unnecessary stress. After all, it was dawn, and she needed to sleep.
Seeing Scarlett enter the master bedroom, Xander disappeared behind his study door.
He needed to talk with his people in W Country to trace Carter's location. Not only that, but he also asks to tighten the security of his entire family and company. He wasn't going to let the Withers succeed with their plan.
...
Although Scarlett is frustrated at being told to rest while Carter is being held captive because of her, Scarlett understands Xander's concerns. Her condition could worsen. She had to be extra cautious and couldn't afford to act recklessly like before.
After a few minutes, Scarlett found herself lying down and ready to sleep.
However, her body once again betrayed her as she struggled to rest. Her mind was racing non-stop, refusing to calm down, which only added to her stress.
"Gosh! Please, I need to sleep..." she muttered, burying herself beneath the soft blanket.
Several minutes passed, during which she attempted to remain still and squeeze her eyes shut tightly. But anxiety lingers, urging her to seek help from Rex.
If Xander stops her from tracing Carter's whereabouts, she may turn to someone else for help.
Scarlett reached for her cell phone and swiftly opened the Fox unique app, her fingers typing with urgency.
[Three:] Please trace Carter's location.
Her gaze fixed upon the screen, awaiting Rex's response. Soon enough, a reply appeared from Rex.
[Two:] Why don't you do it yourself? (Confused Icon)
[Three:] Xander forbids me. He asked me to sleep. (Upset Icon)
[Three:] How am I supposed to sleep when we still haven't found Carter's location?
[Three:] That's why I need your help to utilize any available resources to find him.
[Three:] Please do it quickly! nov????????????????????.????\o\????
[Two:] Xander's right! It would be best if you sleep now.
[Two:] Don't worry. Without your request, I've already taken care of it.
[Two:] Sleep now! (Bye Icon)
Scarlett smirked wryly. "Why are those two so alike during the day? My gosh!" she muttered, placing her phone back on the nightstand, feeling happy because Rex would help her to find Carter.
After concluding her text conversation with Rex, a sense of calm settled her mind. Finally, she drifted into a deep sleep.
****
The following day, Scarlett awoke feeling refreshed, only to be taken aback by the sight of the sun already high in the sky. No wonder she felt hungry now.
Immediately, Scarlett rose from the bed, coinciding with Xander's entrance into the room. He appeared handsomely casual, wearing a black Henley outfit that matched the color of his trousers.
"Good morning, babe," Xander greeted her with a loving smile, stepping closer to her.
Scarlett greeted Xander back while studying his expression carefully, trying to see if he looked stressed. A glance left her confused and curious as his face radiated an uncharacteristic serenity—almost as if he wasn't harboring worries about the Carter kidnapping case.
'Has he located Carter yet?'
Scarlett put aside her curiosity for a moment because right now, she was famished.
"Xander, I'm hungry," Scarlett said after finishing her morning routine in the bathroom, washing her face, and brushing her teeth.
"We can eat now. Breakfast is ready," Xander, lean casually by the walk-in closet door frame, observed her selecting a pale blue knee-length dress. "Wear that one," he added, noticing her perplexed expression.
Later,
The couple made their way down to the dining room.
Scarlett remained awestruck by the transformation she had experienced since meeting Doctor Tiffany. She no longer suffered from the waves of nausea that tormented her during her meal.
This morning was no exception, as she consumed a lot of food. However, a peculiar observation troubled her—her weight remained unchanged despite eating heartily. It made her feel worried. Nevertheless, Doctor Tiffany assured her it was normal and nothing to worry about. She just had to focus on maintaining the healthy food she consumes.
As Scarlett finished her breakfast, thoughts of Carter flooded her mind, leaving her no longer to contain her curiosity.
She gazed at Xander, who gently placed his coffee cup on the table. His calm attitude prompted Scarlett to ask the question that weighed heavily on her heart.
"Xander, what's the latest on Carter?" she inquired, her voice tinged with concern and hope.
Xander met her gaze with a faint smile, his eyes reflecting reassurance. "We've uncovered some leads, but we haven't pinpointed his exact location yet," he replied.
Scarlett's brows furrowed in worry. She took a deep breath in secret, gathering her courage before expressing what she thought all night.
"Let's comply with Jude's demands. I'll go and meet him myself..." she said in a soft voice.
Scarlett refuses to allow Carter to fall victim due to her family problem. The thought of something happening to Carter scared her. And the thought of her facing Aunt Martha in such circumstances was too terrifying to bear.
"Never, ever think that thought!" Xander's expression swiftly shifted, his once calm demeanor darkening with intensity. "I will never allow you to do that, Scarlett Piers!"
When she saw his emotions, what she was thinking about suddenly disappeared. She knew Xander would never agree to that.
Scarlett could only take a deep breath as she tried to find another way to help.
