285 The Girl Who Disappeared 1 (1/2)
A person came back to her life, but it seemed that everyone else was leaving her in exchange.
Sofony could only stare at George dumbfounded when the man reported in an anxious tone that Stefanny Mendez just suddenly vanished. There was no trace of her in the city. Hours were already spent by Old Gil's team looking into the records and CCTVs around the area. In fact, probably pressured by the thought that the lady would become angry once the news reached her ears, one of Gio's men even hacked some satellites. Yet there was no result found.
'Wendy is in a coma... Sofia has been kidnapped, life and death unknown... And now my sister disappear?'
Sofony went silent, her gaze turning very icy and piercing.
What was with all of these? The previous days had been calm. Why did Steffy disappear all of a sudden?
After repeatedly hypnotizing herself to calm down, and thus saving a vase from being thrown at the ground, she coldly said, ”Bring me the footage before she disappeared.”
”Yes, Miss.” Holding his breath, the assistant used his eyes to signal one of the 'bodyguards', all-rounder people from Gio's side, to show the requested footage.
After Sofony collected her phone and jacket from the table, she walked towards the elevator, the woman motioned over by George respectfully presented her the video, matching Sofony's speed in walking so the viewing wouldn't be interrupted.
”A man in his fifties appeared. And then after that, when Miss Steffy entered the elevator going to the unit given to her, the camera suddenly got engulfed in bright light. When it returned to normal, a second later, she is already gone.”
The lady bodyguard lowered her head next, not speaking anymore or expressing doubts about the white burst of light. The team had converged earlier before meeting the Silver's princess and concluded that the kidnapper had an accomplice and this middle-aged man in grey clothing must have secretly tossed a flashbang or something similar.
'Damn. It's really a host's work!' Sofony cursed in her heart.
Contrary to her people who were rationalizing things within the boundary of normalcy, she was clear to what truly happened. This was no ordinary attack. As there was really no way, a person could be brought out of the elevator and transported to a different location within two to three seconds. That was just utterly impossible!
In the video captures, the sudden flash of light could only be due to teleportation!
'Whoever did this, they are so brazen and think low of us.'
Anger suppressed in her voice, the girl turned to the people following her. ”What does the man looks like?”
None of them dared to meet her gaze and only exchanged glances in a discreet manner. It was a sign that none of them knew, and they were feeling guilty or useless since they couldn't answer.
Sofony's heart sank a little. But it was to be expected since only those with brain and ability would be able to take her sister out of the city overseen by her.
”I'm sorry, Miss Silver.” In the end, it was George who replied apologetically. He added in a calm but low tone, ”All this time, the man's face was covered. And when we followed his tracks through the satellites' captures, he vanished after another flash of light inside a nearby mall's fitting room.”
”That time, the flash of light which blinded all the surveillance cameras nearby lasted for almost ten seconds. That is more than enough time for the suspected perpetrator to dash towards the exit or wear another disguise. The latter could be another reason why missed him.”
Sofony's face had become stone cold by then. She walked down the corridor leading her office to the elevator and then raised her hand. ”Don't follow me. I'll move by myself. Report to Gio and tell him, I won't make it for dinner.”
The smartly dressed assistants and bodyguards bowed and chorused. ”We'll do as you say, Miss. Take care.”