Chapter 92. Meeting you at the old Place-2
The air in the Xelt Manor was heavy with tension as Augustin tried to rouse Adrian from his deep, unresponsive state. His normally calm demeanor had fractured, worry etched into his delicate features. When Adrian remained still, Augustin picked up his phone with trembling hands and called Lucas, the one person he trusted to help in such a situation.
Lucas was in Ethan’s room, meticulously checking his vitals, when the call came. Augustin’s voice was hurried and panicked, the words tumbling out before Lucas could even greet him.
"Adrian’s not waking up. I’ve tried everything, Lucas. He’s... he’s pale, and it’s like he’s not there anymore."
The weight of those words hit Lucas like a brick. He straightened, alarm flashing across his face. "I’ll be there immediately," he said, already moving to grab his medical bag.
As he stepped into the hallway, he nearly collided with Leclair and Isaac, who had just returned to the manor. Both men stopped when they saw the urgency in Lucas’s expression.
"Lucas, what’s wrong?" Leclair asked, his voice firm but laced with concern. Beside him, Isaac frowned, his sharp eyes scanning Lucas for answers.
"It’s Adrian," Lucas admitted, gripping his bag tightly. "He’s unresponsive. Augustin called me from the Xelt Manor."
The blood drained from Isaac’s face. "Adrian was kidnapped just hours ago—how can this be happening? He’s safe now, isn’t he?"
Lucas nodded. "He’s back, but something’s not right. I need to check on him."
Isaac didn’t wait for more details. "I’m coming with you," he said immediately. His protectiveness as Adrian’s elder brother was evident in the way his shoulders stiffened.
Leclair exhaled deeply, glancing at Lucas. "I’ll go too. Knowing my wife, there’s going to be a lot more surprises waiting for us."
The Xelt Manor was grand and imposing, a testament to the power and wealth of Augustin’s former life. When they arrived, both Lucas and Isaac were struck by its opulence. Lucas had heard whispers about the Xelt Mafia family, but seeing it firsthand was something else entirely.