Chapter 98: Mobilizing the Troops

At this moment, the whole of Freton City was trembling. Both ordinary citizens and the major families were shocked by the military's actions.

The Tiger Gang was known as the first army in Freton City.

Tens of thousands of soldiers from two major legions poured into Freton City, conducting a carpet-style search along Laura's last known location.

Teams of solemn soldiers, equipped with signal catchers and satellite camera reviews, stormed into various factories, abandoned corridors, and even residential buildings with an abnormal number of occupants to investigate any suspicious places.

When the news reached the state center, all the high-ranking officials in Freton City were coincidentally in a meeting. Amidst their shock, they could all hear Jasper's roaring voice:

"Beckett!"

"Harold!"

"What the hell are these two idiots doing?!"

His face turned pale, unable to comprehend the unfolding events.

At the same time, Giulio was also astonished, unable to believe the current situation.

According to his subordinates' reports, he knew that two legions had been mobilized, all in search of the missing Laura.

But the more he thought about it, the more confused he became. When did his daughter become so important? Both legions completely disregarded basic order and immediately began searching everywhere.

If Jasper were to report this, Harold and Beckett would at least be suspended and punished by Ravinia City.

He could understand Harold's behavior a bit, perhaps knowing that Elijah fancied Laura and wanted to form an alliance with the Costa family, which was why he made such a grand gesture to show sincerity.

But Beckett had absolutely no reason to help the Costa family find their daughter.

According to Giulio's speculation, Beckett even entertained thoughts of annihilating the Costa family.

After all, Beckett wasn't a fool. He should know that the four major families were preparing to deal with him, he just didn't know what strategies they would employ.

"With such a big commotion, Laura should be found soon. But since this whole thing began as a misunderstanding and Harold is his biological father, I expect no serious consequences. Well, let me call Laura and tell her to come home. It's too chaotic outside."

Thinking that Elijah would have returned Laura's personal belongings, such as her mobile phone, Giulio dialed her number, but he waited for a long time without anyone answering, feeling perplexed.

"What is Elijah up to?"

"Elijah, what do you want to do?" Laura noticed that Elijah's expression was off and furrowed her brows as she spoke.

"What do I want to do?" Elijah squinted his eyes, staring at Laura. "I want you! Bitch, everyone here belongs to me. If you want to leave, without my permission, can you leave?!"

Laura sensed that he wasn't just bluffing and her face instantly turned pale. "Are you crazy? Did my dad also get involved in this? If you dare to mess around, he won't allow you to get away with this."

"Do you think I am afraid of Giulio?" Elijah burst out laughing. "My dad is Harold! I have soldiers if I want soldiers, power if I want power. What does Giulio have? Money? Can money stop bullets? What can he do? Would he do anything for a person who's already under my control? The daughter of rape, fighting back against us completely? If he's sensible, he can only swallow his pride and let you and me have a wedding ceremony, becoming a true couple."

Listening to this, Laura's face turned pale. She knew that Elijah's words might be exaggerated, but the basic logic was likely to be true.

Giulio had already taken action, making Elijah stage a fake kidnapping and become a hero by saving her. If Elijah were truly insane and committed such an act, Giulio might not react well.

He had already accepted Elijah as his son-in-law.

"Elijah…" Laura tried to calm herself and organize her thoughts, "You can't force me into this. There really is no possibility between us. Calm down."

Elijah sneered and said, "If forcing you is useless, do you think not forcing you would be any better? Using my father's name is also useless. Today, I am determined to resolve this matter with you. If worse comes to worst, I'll apologize to my father if he does not approve. If you cooperate a little, we can both enjoy it, but if you resist, don't blame me for hurting you."

He leered at Laura's slender figure, his gaze finally fixing on her chest. Making a suggestive gesture, he said, "Your breasts look so white and big. I wonder what they would feel like, or how they would jiggle."

Laura's body trembled, and she turned around wanting to run. But she was surrounded by a dense group of soldiers, and she couldn't squeeze through. The dark cave where she was originally held captive was her only hope of finding a way out.

"Where do you think you're going? Do you know that the more you run, the more excited I get?" Elijah shouted excitedly, saliva almost dripping from his mouth.

Laura had no choice. She gritted her teeth and ran deeper into the cave, hoping to find another way out.

Elijah followed her calmly, utterly unconcerned.

When he planned the fake kidnapping, he had already familiarized himself with the terrain here. There was definitely only one exit in this cave.

Laura running into the cave was like walking into a trap.

"Damn, who would have thought a fake kidnapping would turn into an opportunity for a real rape? But," Elijah's face twisted with a perverted smile, "it's quite thrilling."

"All those girls I played with before were from small families, nothing like Laura."

Elijah walked further into the cave, but didn't forget to give instructions to the soldiers outside.

"I'll go inside and enjoy myself. You all guard this area well. No matter who comes, you better stop them. Understood?"

The soldiers outside the cave responded in unison, but no one really took it seriously.

Who, in this remote mountain area, would come here?

Anyone with a bit of common sense would see so many soldiers here and choose to go around.

Little did they know that just a short distance away, two separate units were rapidly closing in.

Harold and Beckett, who rarely ever met, respectfully saluted a young man with a face filled with killing intent.

"All the clues point to this mountainous area. Laura is very likely to be here."

"Moreover, based on the evidence, it seems that another unit arrived here not long ago and should be associated with the person who kidnapped Laura. They may not be the mastermind, but they are definitely involved. Otherwise, they wouldn't have arrived earlier than my people."

Henry's eyes were incredibly cold as they scanned Harold and Beckett, who were kneeling on the ground, afraid to even breathe.

"To think that there are people in the military of Freton City who dare to lay their hands on my woman!"