TAKEN
The apartment was unusually quiet.
Elara stood by the window, sipping warm tea, watching the city lights below. Lucien had stepped out for a short meeting with his security team.
"I'll be back in thirty minutes," he'd said.
She nodded, unaware it would be the worst thirty minutes of her life.
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The Trap
The doorbell rang.
Elara frowned.
"Lucien?"
No answer.
She checked the security screen.
Delivery.
A masked man stood outside holding a small box.
She hesitated… then unlocked the door slightly.
Suddenly—
The door was kicked open.
"Elara!" she screamed.
Two men rushed in, covering her mouth.
"Don't scream if you care about your baby," one hissed.
Her heart stopped.
They dragged her outside, forcing her into a van.
The door slammed.
Darkness.
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Lucien's Nightmare
Lucien returned home to an empty apartment.
"Elara?"
Silence.
His phone buzzed.
Unknown: "You have one hour. Come alone."
A location followed.
Lucien's blood ran cold.
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Serena's Final Move
In prison, Serena watched the security feed from Julian's phone.
"Beautiful," she whispered.
"He'll break now."
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Julian's Hideout
Elara was tied to a chair in an abandoned factory.
Julian stepped out of the shadows.
"Long time no see, Mrs. Blackwood."
She glared at him.
"You won't get away with this."
He laughed.
"Your husband destroyed me. Now I'll destroy him."
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Lucien Arrives
Lucien stormed into the building.
"JULIAN!"
Julian smirked.
"On time."
Lucien saw Elara.
Blood drained from his face.
"Let her go."
Julian pulled out a gun.
"Not until you pay."
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Ethan's Secret
Suddenly—
Police sirens echoed.
Julian panicked.
"What?!"
Lucien smirked darkly.
"My father-in-law made one right move."
Julian froze.
"Ethan betrayed me?!"
From behind, officers rushed in.
Julian tried to flee—but was tackled.
Elara cried in relief.
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Reunion
Lucien ran to her, untying her.
"I'm here," he whispered.
"I've got you."
She sobbed into his chest.
"I was so scared."
He kissed her hair gently.
"You're safe now."
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Serena's Breakdown
In prison, Serena screamed.
"You promised!"
Her phone shattered against the wall.