Chapter 21

Before Oliver could react, he was swiftly restrained by the security personnel and pinned to the ground. Struggling to lift his head, his gaze met a pair of cold, piercing eyes. It was Zayne—and as expected, he had found them. "I knew you'd come," Oliver muttered bitterly. Zayne didn't spare him a glance. He quickly approached Cynthia, removing the cloth from her mouth. "Oh my God, that woman has really been kidnapped!" "Pity her! Her mouth was taped shut. This man has to be brought to justice. He's too evil!" "Oh my, are they a couple? He must be frantic." "If it were my wife in this situation, I wouldn't let that culprit off the hook." … The onlookers murmured among themselves, their voices filled with sympathy and anger. The unanimous sentiment was directed at Oliver. Oliver's lips turned pale, his face ashen. He wasn't afraid of punishment. His concern was being unable to return to Velora as Barbara was still in the emergency room. The moment Cynthia was freed from h