Captured

"Yes," Samuel confirmed. "We've freed them. You don't have to follow Frank's orders anymore."

Billy's voice came through in the background, shaky but audible. "Does this mean… we're free? Frank can't threaten us anymore?"

Samuel's tone softened slightly, though his urgency remained. "That's exactly what it means. But now, I need you to tell me everything you know. Where is Frank?"

There was hesitation on Bart's end. "He didn't tell us where he'd be… but he called us last night. He told us to… to kidnap Zinnia."

Samuel's jaw tightened, but he forced his voice to stay steady. "Don't even think about touching her. If you've truly been forced by him, this is your chance to come clean and make things right."

Bart sounded near tears. "We didn't want to do it! He threatened our families—"

"And now they're safe," Samuel cut in firmly. "You have no reason to obey him anymore. Do the right thing and stay out of this. Let me handle Frank."