Marcus nodded, relieved to see the spark of belief in Jonathan’s eyes. “She’s being held in an old warehouse near the docks. I followed them when I heard them talking about keeping her hidden until they got what they wanted. She told me to find you. Said you’d know what to do.”

The implications of Marcus’s words sent a chill down Jonathan’s spine. Kidnapping, ransom — it was a nightmare scenario, but one that meant Emily was still alive. He couldn’t afford to waste another second. Turning to Carson, he ordered, “Get security on this immediately. I want eyes on that location now.”