Charles yawned as he put his weary head into his tired hands. He was tired because his wife had been up all night worried and crying. He had to ask his partner, Reese Mccoy to conduct this morning's staff meeting because of how he felt. His tired eyes were about closed when the blue phone on his desk rang.
" Charles Brown" a muffled deep voice said.
" Yes".
" I want one million dollars for the safe return of your daughter".
" How do I know she's still alive" Charles asked with fear in his voice.
He heard a strange noise on the other line.
" Daddy!".
" Kelly, are you ok?".
" Daddy, promise me you will do what you promised at the fair".
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