Chapter 4: A Twist in the Plan

The office was quiet, save for the soft hum of the computer screen and the occasional shuffle of papers. As the CEO, Jordan Rivers, leaned back in his chair, his gaze drifted to the sleek, dark cityscape outside his window. The evening lights flickered, casting a soft glow that barely reached the edges of the room. The shadows of the tall buildings loomed like giants in the distance.

Jordan wasn't exactly the brooding type, but there were moments when he couldn't help but feel the weight of the world pressing down on him. His life had been all business, all the time. But there was a reason he had worked so hard to climb to the top. A reason that had nothing to do with success or status, and everything to do with finding something—or rather, someone—he had lost.

The twins.

His heart tightened just thinking about them. It had been years since he last saw them, and for all the success he had amassed, it didn't matter. Nothing felt right without them. He'd hired private investigators, made countless phone calls, followed dead ends, but still, there was no sign of them. His mind wandered to Lu Wei—he had always hoped to find her, to bring her back, but she seemed to have vanished without a trace.

"Sir, there's someone here to see you," came a voice from the door.

Jordan blinked, snapping back to reality. His assistant, Jasper, stood at the entrance, looking unusually tense.

"Who is it?" Jordan asked, his brow furrowing. It was rare for anyone to get through his personal guard without an appointment, especially this late.

"He... he claims to have urgent information," Jasper replied, stepping aside to reveal a man in a well-tailored suit.

The man stepped forward confidently, his expression unreadable. He was tall, with sharp features, and despite the late hour, he carried an air of authority, as if he were used to being in control.

"I have information that will interest you, Mr. Rivers," the man said, his voice calm, yet with a certain edge to it.

Jordan raised an eyebrow, not entirely convinced. "And who are you?"

The man smiled slightly. "I'm someone who knows where your twins are."

The words hit Jordan like a thunderclap. His heart raced, his hands instinctively gripping the edge of the desk as if he needed something to steady him.

"They're alive?" he asked, barely able to keep the hope out of his voice.

The man nodded. "They're very much alive, Mr. Rivers, and I know where they are. But it's not as simple as just walking in and taking them. There's... more to the story. Much more."

Jordan leaned forward, every fiber of his being alert. "Tell me everything."

The man took a deep breath, his eyes scanning the room as if making sure they were alone. "I don't have much time. There are people after them. Powerful people. And if you don't act fast, they might disappear again... for good."

Jordan felt a cold shiver run down his spine, but his mind was already racing. Powerful people? Who the hell would want to keep his kids from him?

Before he could ask more questions, the man continued. "There's only one way to get them back safely. You need to act quickly and carefully."

Jordan's mind was spinning. This wasn't just about finding the twins anymore. This was about something much bigger, and it was clear the man knew more than he was letting on.

The man leaned closer, lowering his voice. "I'll give you the details, but first... I need your word that you'll do exactly as I say. No questions, no hesitation."

Jordan didn't hesitate. "You have it."

"Good," the man said, his lips curling into a mysterious smile. "Then let's get started. But be warned, things aren't going to be easy. And someone—someone close to you—has been working against you this whole time."

Jordan's stomach twisted at the thought. Someone close to me? His thoughts raced through the possible names of people in his life who could be behind this, but before he could voice his suspicions, the man held up a hand.

"One more thing," the man said, his voice suddenly serious. "You won't be working alone on this. I'm bringing someone in who knows how to handle... delicate situations."

Jordan narrowed his eyes. "Who?"

The man smirked. "You'll find out soon enough."

Just as Jordan was about to press for more details, the door burst open, and Jasper rushed in, his face pale. "Sir! We've got a problem. There's—there's a leak. The press... they're onto something."

Jordan stood up in an instant, his body going rigid. "What do you mean, 'onto something'?"

"They've got a lead," Jasper said, panting. "They're looking into you. Into your private life. And I think they know about the twins."

Jordan's heart sank. This was bad. Too bad.

The man who had brought the information about the twins remained calm, his gaze shifting between Jordan and the flustered assistant. "It seems things are getting complicated faster than I anticipated. But that's good. It means we're getting closer."

"Closer?" Jordan repeated, his voice low and dangerous. "What the hell is going on? And why does everyone seem to know more than I do?"

The man raised an eyebrow, his smile almost sympathetic. "You'll learn soon enough. But right now, the clock's ticking. If you want to find the twins, you'd better be prepared for what's coming."

Jordan took a deep breath, his mind whirling with the chaos around him. The leak, the press, the mysterious man who had appeared out of nowhere, the cryptic words about someone close to him... it was all too much. But one thing was clear: the search for his children wasn't just a game anymore. It was a battle, and it was about to get a whole lot more dangerous.

Just as the tension reached its peak, the phone on Jordan's desk rang, interrupting the moment.

He picked it up, his grip tight. "What?"

"We've located them," came the voice on the other end. "We know where they are."

Jordan's pulse quickened. This was it. The moment he'd been waiting for. But as the words were spoken, the door slammed open once again, and the assistant called out urgently.

"Sir! We've just gotten word. There's someone on the move... someone who knows everything."

Jordan's eyes widened. Someone who knows everything?

The man who had been offering the intel looked at Jordan with a knowing smile. "It's time. Let's go get them."