"Contact someone? Can't do that—they took my phone," Andrew said with a smile.

"Then how can you remain so calm, Mr. Lloyd?" Elsie sighed helplessly.

Andrew simply replied, "Don't worry, someone will come get us out soon."

Elsie shook her head doubtfully. Donald was the Police Commissioner of Jayrodale with considerable power and influence, and she was not even sure if Silas could help, given Donald's earlier dismissive attitude.

In his office, Donald immediately called Aspen. "Aspen, it's all taken care of. I have the security case right here. When would you like to collect it?"

"No rush," Aspen replied. "First, tell me how you'll handle this fraud case."

Donald laughed darkly. "As you mentioned, the case involves over 100 million dollars and priceless antiquities. Once we hand him over to the judicial system, he won't see daylight for at least 20 years."

Aspen chuckled and said, "In that case, I'll let you send him off for his free lunch as soon as possible."

Donald