Adrian Jennings had just returned to The Jennings Family home as Selina Hughes’ car entered the underground parking of the family’s old residence. The two entered the house one after the other. In the first-floor hall, the Jennings family elder lady, Ian Jennings, and Melinda Lynch were sitting on the sofa, waiting for them. Adrian Jennings was in a hurry; as soon as he entered, he said, "The report to the police came from Talia’s friend. They couldn’t reach her and worried something happened to her, so they reported it. The police contacted The Rhodes Family just to confirm if Talia was missing. The police don’t yet know she was kidnapped by Vincent Fletcher, and since it’s only been a few hours since her disappearance, they won’t file a case for now." Adrian Jennings looked grim, his deep, dark eyes cold. "Vincent Fletcher called, wanting me to go alone..." "No way! Brother, you can’t go alone!" Selina Hughes interrupted Adrian Jennings before he could finish his sentence. Since finding out that Talia Rhodes was kidnapped by Vincent Fletcher, Selina Hughes had been in a great mood, even humming tunes on her way back to The Jennings Family home. But hearing that Adrian planned to go alone to rescue Talia instantly dissipated that good mood. Selina Hughes was visibly agitated, incredibly anxious, "Vincent Fletcher definitely won’t spare you, it’s too dangerous for you to go alone, it’s better to call the police, let them accompany you!" Adrian Jennings frowned and said sternly, "No, we can’t call the police. If Vincent Fletcher finds out we’ve done that, he will immediately harm her." Selina Hughes responded, "But didn’t her friend already call the police? The police already know Talia Rhodes is missing." Adrian Jennings: "I just said, the police don’t know that Talia was kidnapped. As long as we cooperate with The Rhodes Family and tell the police she’s been found, it’ll be fine, then we can devise a plan to rescue Talia." Ian Jennings asked, "How do you plan to rescue her?" Adrian Jennings looked resolute, "Vincent Fletcher is targeting me. I’ll exchange myself for her." Ian Jennings: "Are you insane!" Selina Hughes: "No way!" The Jennings family elder lady: "I disapprove!" The three of them voiced their objections almost simultaneously. Melinda Lynch looked grave, asking Adrian Jennings, "Is there no other way?" "I have to go." Adrian Jennings said with a tone that allowed no rebuttal. Selina Hughes said urgently, "But if you go for her, it’s not worth the sacrifice, how can you compare Talia’s life to yours?" Upon hearing this, Adrian Jennings’ cold and chilling gaze swept over them. The gaze was intimidating, mixed with anger, making Selina Hughes close her mouth in an instant. She opened it but couldn’t make a sound. In the next second, Adrian Jennings said coldly, "I don’t want to hear that again." Selina Hughes’ eyes reddened, biting her lip, extremely aggrieved, "Brother, is Talia Rhodes really more important than your life?" No hesitation at all. A single word left The Jennings Family speechless. The hall was deathly silent. After a while, the Jennings family elder lady reacted, face full of anger, scolding, "This is utterly ridiculous!" Ian Jennings also looked extremely displeased, "Adrian, have you forgotten what your grandfather told you?" "No." Adrian Jennings looked indifferent, "You needn’t worry too much about me. Talia is indeed more important than my life to me, but I won’t foolishly use my life to exchange for hers. If I go alone, neither of us will survive." Upon hearing this, the faces of the people in the living room relaxed somewhat. Melinda Lynch asked, "Are you implying you already have a solution?" Adrian Jennings nodded, detailing his plan to them. After hearing it, the Jennings family elder lady frowned, "It’s still too risky. You’re the only heir of The Jennings Family; I won’t allow you to take such risks!" "Yeah, brother, you can’t go. I think it’s better to call the police, let them rescue Talia Rhodes. If you go, Vincent Fletcher definitely won’t spare you." Adrian Jennings’ face turned cold, his gaze like a knife, full of warning, "I said, no calling the police." "I’m just worried about you, brother..." Selina Hughes was stared at fiercely, feeling full of grievance, her voice carrying a sob. There was a hint of pretense, but not entirely; she was truly concerned that Adrian Jennings would go and never return. Adrian Jennings no longer responded to Selina Hughes, looking at Ian Jennings and Melinda Lynch, then at the elder lady, "Mom, Dad, Grandma, this is the best rescue plan currently. Let’s do it as I said; I need your cooperation." The Jennings family elder lady shook her head, "I disagree. You can’t go." Adrian Jennings held his chin firm, expression cold, "Grandma, I have already decided." Implying that her opposition was futile. "You, you..." The elder lady trembled from anger, "Are you really willing to forgo your life for a woman? Fine, fine, this old lady can’t control you anymore. I’ll just inform your grandfather to have him deal with you!" Ian Jennings saw the old lady so angry and got nervous, hurriedly patting her back soothingly, "Mom, don’t get excited, or your heart condition might act up again." Read full story at 𝗇𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗅•𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾•𝗇𝖾𝗍 Ian Jennings was truly overwhelmed, the elder lady had had a heart condition recently and almost didn’t make it; seeing her angry now worried him that Talia Rhodes hadn’t even been rescued, and she might pass away first from anger. "Brother, you can’t do this. Grandma has a heart condition; she can’t take such shocks. If you meet with misfortune, what will happen to her..." Selina Hughes saw Adrian Jennings wouldn’t listen and brought up the elder lady; on the surface, she was persuading, but in reality, it was moral coercion and threat. Adrian Jennings quickly formulated a rescue plan after taking Vincent Fletcher’s call. The plan was indeed the best option at present. Originally, Adrian Jennings could have gone straight to Caelus without returning to The Jennings Family home. But knowing Vincent Fletcher said if they called the police, he would immediately harm her, Adrian Jennings worried The Jennings Family and The Rhodes Family would panic and ruin his plan, so he returned to inform them of his strategy. While feeling anxious, Shawn Rhodes and Lillian Young arrived hurriedly. "How’s it going? Is there any news about Talia?" Shawn Rhodes asked anxiously as soon as he entered. Adrian Jennings revealed the truth. "What! You’re saying Talia was kidnapped by Vincent Fletcher?" Shawn Rhodes was frantic, his eyes widening as he approached, wanting to act, but the bodyguards quickly stopped him. "Shawn, calm down." Ian Jennings advised. "Calm down, calm down, how am I supposed to calm down!" Shawn Rhodes’ eyes were red, chest heaving violently, "Earlier, you said breaking up and canceling the engagement would make Vincent Fletcher leave The Rhodes Family alone, but now look, it’s been a while since the engagement was off, why does he still target Talia? Today, you must give me an explanation!" Compared to Shawn Rhodes, Adrian Jennings remained calm, his eyes showing regret, keeping his tone steady as he patiently explained to Shawn Rhodes, "Uncle, Talia’s life is critical right now, it’s not the time for explanations. I need your help to rescue Talia, and once she’s safe, I’ll definitely give you an account." Adrian Jennings shared his plan with Shawn Rhodes. Shawn Rhodes, hearing he would risk his life to save Talia, eased slightly, calming down his emotions. "Let’s do as you said."