Page 96 of Believing in a Billionaire
Julia offered a silent prayer that they didn’t run out of road before they’d caught a break as she hurried back to the car and slid into the passenger’s seat.
Sierra climbed into the back seat as Alicia fired the engine.
“So, I’m just heading to the next light?” Alicia asked.
“Full steam ahead, Dy. I’m checking the location of the van after that. Just give me a few seconds.”
The sound of furious typing filled the quiet car, only hushed by the sound of the tires rolling along the pavement. Julia’s heart was beating so hard that she worried she wouldn’t hear Alex’s directions.
“Straight through the light,” he said as they approached it.
“Light’s red, so we’re waiting,” Alicia reported.
“You want me to change it?” Alex asked.
Sierra leaned forward. “Is he serious?”
“As a heart attack, Harrington Heiress. I can hack this in two seconds and give you greens all the way through.”
“Uh, “Alicia murmured as she slid her eyes sideways at the phone, “no, it’s okay. We’ll wait while you track the van’s next moves.”
“Okey-dokey. You’re going to make a right at the next light,” Alex informed her as the light changed.
Alicia checked both ways before she pulled out. With every mile that passed, the knot in Julia’s stomach twisted tighter and tighter. Her breathing turned shallow as she fidgeted in her seat, wishing they could find where the van had gone. Would it bring them any closer to finding Kyle or would they find another dead end?
Alex guided them through a series of turns. Tension mounted, and Julia chewed her lower lip.
“Okay, give me a second…the van never shows at the next logical spot,” Alex reported.
Julia’s heart sank. Where could it have gone? Could they find it in the area if they had to?
A sigh sounded on the other end of the line, drawing her attention. “Alex? What is it?”
“There are a few buildings along this road. Sit tight, I’m checking ownership.”
Alicia eased the car to a stop on the abandoned road, toggling on the four-way flashers. “Checking ownership?”
“Yeah,” Alex answered. “I’ll see if there are any clues in the city’s records. Uhhh…I’ve got buildings registered to Meridian Tech, Atlas Pharmaceuticals, Nightfall Dynamics, Greenwald Welding–”
Julia’s muscles stiffened, and she sat straighter. “Wait, wait, wait, what was the last one?”
“Greenwald Welding,” Alex said.
“No, before that.
“Nightfall Dynamics.”
She sucked in a sharp breath. “That could be it. Nightfall. Lydia’s partner in crime is Alexander Knight.”
“Of KnightRide fame?” Alex asked.
“Yes, that same one,” Julia answered.
Alex scoffed. “Amateur wannabe. Texting the address to the building now.”
Julia transferred the address to their GPS, and they drove the short distance to the abandoned, derelict building. Alicia pulled into the parking lot as Julia scanned the area. As they circled the building, Julia’s heart stopped.
“The van’s here,” she said, her voice just above a whisper.
