The police also reported on the inspection of nearby surveince. Despite being a small town, it wasn''t quite dead at night. The hotel my dad stayed at was the newest star-rated establishment, with carsing and going.


    After a thorough investigation, they finally identified a ck Audi parked in front of the hotel during that time frame. However, it was parked at such a tricky angle that one couldn''t see the personing out the door. That car''s license te belonged to our small town, but


    upon further investigation, it turned out to be a fake.


    It seemed like this was a well-nned and premeditated incident. We were anxiously awaiting thetest clues from the investigating officers.


    Just at that moment, my phone rang again.


    I quickly said to everyone, "It''s that unknown number."


    As reached over and took my phone, then turned on the speaker.


    The next second, the modted voice echoed again. "Ms. Chloe, it seems you don''t care about your father''s safety, coborating with the police as soon as you arrive. Aren''t you afraid I''ll be unfriendly to him?"


    I instantly felt myself tense up and nervously looked at As.


    As''s handsome face remained expressionless.


    "It''s good that you know. How dare you harm my family? You should be careful. If anything happens to my father-inw, I''ll make sure you regret it."


    Upon hearing As''s voice, the other party turned sinister, "I just want that notebook! Otherwise, don''t me me for being ruthless! Don''t forget, the eight hours I mentioned is almost up!"


    After saying that, the call was disconnected, followed by a dial tone.


    Everyone exchanged silent nces.


    As said, "Get ready. The next time they call, try to trace their location."


    The executive who received us immediately arranged for the police''sputer experts to prepare.


    "It seems they are tracking our movements. How did they know we were with the police as soon as we arrived?" I looked at As and said.


    As didn''t respond. He nced at Cane, and Cane immediately turned and left.


    Just then, a police officer hurried in and reported to the executive, "We checked the vehicles in the hotel parking lot during that time and


    found two dash cams that rec


    the car that took Mr. George away. It was a tall man. It was too far to see his appearance clearly, but the time was 11:23 pm."


    "Let Mr. As take a look," the executive ordered.


    "Okay."


    The police officer quickly yed the surveince video on aputer, and the time and situation matched the report from the police.


    However, on the screen, it was evident that my dad seemed to know the person. His demeanor wasn''t one of fear or coercion. It appeared as if he willingly got into the car with him.


    I nced at As, and our eyes met.


    The officer informed us that they were tracking the car. As nodded and thanked him.


    There was less than two hours left. I felt a bit anxious.


    Just then, As''s phone rang. He answered promptly.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    "Hmm! Send it over!" I heard As speak decisively. Then he hung up.


    Shortly after, his phone pinged. As looked at the pictures and a short video that came with it.


    I noticed that it was Arnold who sent him the text.


    When I saw the pictures he sent, I got excited. It was an image of a notebook. "Is that the notebook?"


    As nodded. "I had Arnold stay at home, found a way to get your mom away, and then carefully investigated. It seems your dad did bring this notebook back." He went through all the pictures, seemingly unsurprised.


    I saw in the images a very worn-out notebook. The brown leather corners had turned white, and the edges of the paper inside were slightly yellowed.


    Some casually recorded forms


    and data were revealed. I recognized


    the notes. Indeed, they were from


    my dad, but they seemed to be


    mostly chemical forms.


    I looked at As with a puzzled expression. These things were not understandable to anyone.