Chapter 79. Ransom

Martha went out to the garden looking for Adrianna, it was now lunch time. She picked up the book from the bench and looked around noticing the gate opened. This seemed off to her but she thought maybe Adrianna went for a swtroll outside. Maybe Adrianna was feeling suffocated. Martha decided not to tell Peter.

Patrick Walters receives a call at home. His face turns grim,'' How much?''

The voice though the telephone was distorted,'' 50 million dollars, if you want to see her alive''.

Patrick put down the phone.He summoned his entire family immediately relaying the ransom message he received.

''Father where do we get that sort of money from?'', Jefferson wailed.

Patrick looked at Lady Francesca and Sierra expectantly but they avoided eye contact.

Andrew refused to help in any way,''This has nothing to do with us''.

Martha grew anxious, She thought her babay girl had gone for a stroll but instead she was kidnapped.

''Call John, It