Hunter’s POV

“I could tell you are very happy, Hunter,” Calixto said as I settled beside him. We were already at the bar, and grandpa Hector requested to make the whole place exclusive for us, and I could see that Madeline’s old man was having fun. He was so excited to be a great-grandfather, and I felt so happy to see my father having a good conversation with him; and this was one of the best nights for us.

“Of course, Cal, next month, I will be carrying my little one in my arms, and I couldn’t wait to get Maddie pregnant again,” I responded, and it made him laugh.

“Of course, while you are still young, I am excited for you both.” He said, and I grinned at him.

“I am sure Madeline will be excited to have another child with you.” He said, and just thinking about my wife made me smile. I texted her, but she didn’t reply, and I could tell she wanted me to have a good time with the boys, and I know my wife was busy talking with the girls, especially Gina and Lily.

“I am only kidding, Cal, and maybe after two years, it would be enough time for Madeline to adjust to her new world; I know parenthood would be challenging for both of us,” I responded.

“Yes, it would be harder than you thought, but you can hire nannies, and I am sure it would be easy for you to move around your house when you have maids to help you.” He replied.

“Nope, Maddie will be a hands-on mom; she doesn’t want to have nannies.” I declared.

“We know, Maddie, but you should hire someone to assist her, Hunter; it would be hard on her part; just tell her the nanny would be there just in case she wanted to have a nice sleep, and it would be nice if there would be someone to assist her needs after she gave birth to your son.” He responded.

“Of course, Calixto, I know about that, I already asked my mother to send us at least two individuals who will live with us and help my wife with all she needs after she gives birth to our son, but I know Madeline will protest the moment she will find out about my plans,” I said, and I released a heavy sigh.

“I know, but she will understand when she will get busy with your son, especially when she doesn’t have enough sleep,” Cal said, and I nodded my head at him.

I only drink a little since I still want to have a fantastic night with Madeline, and it was almost midnight when we call it a night. I said good night to everyone and walked towards our suite room, and I was shocked to find our space was empty, and I suddenly felt worried, but I thought my wife was only in the other room, so I called my sister, and when she told me she wasn’t with Madeline I started to feel worried.

“Why are you looking for Madeline, Hunter?” Gina asked me when I came to her room, and my face saddened, and Gina’s worries mirrored my anxiousness, and I could no longer stop myself from feeling so troubled when I couldn’t find my wife.

“Where could she be at this hour, Gina?” I asked, and she shook her head, and I could see that her hands were shaking.

“I don’t know, Hunter; I thought she was with you.” She responded, and I combed my hair with my fingers, and I couldn’t stop feeling uneasy.

“No, I was having a drink with grandpa and the boys at the bar, and when I got back in our room, she wasn’t there, and I thought she was talking with you and Lily.” I declared.

“I haven’t spoken with Madeline after leaving the grand ballroom with Cerila. Maybe she was with the Morigans.” Gina said, and I smiled as I realized Gina could be right.

“Okay, thank you, Gina,” I said and left her room in a hurry, but my fear intensified when I found out she wasn’t there either. Then everyone is now looking for my wife, even grandpa Hector looked so devastated when he found out what happened, and he requested the camera footage at the grand ballroom. 

I could see the face of the head of the security department paled when he spoke with Hector Grant. I could discern the anger on grandpa’s voice when the head of the security department informed him, together with the IT head, that they couldn’t find any footage from the CCTV, and it feels like somebody deleted the file for tonight’s event.

“I wanted to speak with the Resident Manager right now, and I needed some answer,” Grandpa said with authority, but I could feel his anger behind his calm demeanor. At the same time, aunt Francine looked so worried about her niece while my heart was hammering against my chest, and I wondered where my wife could be.

“Don’t worry, Mr. Grant, my men already blocked all the exit points, and they are doing their best to locate your granddaughter.” The head of the Security guard said.

“If you do not find my granddaughter, I will fire all of you; how could this happen? We chose to celebrate here because I know this place is safe since I own this establishment, and I couldn’t believe my granddaughter will vanish in thin air.” He said, and he could no longer conceal his disappointments with his men. 

And I felt a little okay when I saw Roman walking towards me, and I knew he could help me find my Madeline.

“Mr. Divenson, I am sure your wife didn’t leave the hotel premises since I deployed my men all over the exit points, especially the elevators, so I am sure your wife is still inside the hotel,” Roman said. I felt glad his team came with me here in Neospoli.

“Please, Roman, I need to find my wife,” I said as I could feel the fear of what could happen with Madeline.

“Don’t worry, Mr. Divenson, we will find your wife,” Roman responded, and I wish they could locate my wife as soon as possible.

“How could this happen? I should have taken her into our room and didn’t let her walk alone through the hallways, and this is all my fault.” I said, and Roman patted my shoulder.

“Don’t blame yourself, Mr. Divenson. It wasn’t nobody’s fault.” Roman responded, but I couldn’t stop blaming myself. Roman left with grandpa’s men, and I walked with Calixto since I couldn’t stop worrying about her, and I wondered who took my wife.

“Did you hear what happened to Kaye’s family, Cal?” I asked as we tried to go back to the grand ballroom.

“Yes, and since her father was facing so many lawsuits, I think Kaye left Astikoz and tried working abroad,” Cal responded.

“Why? Do you think she has something to do with what happened tonight?” Cal asked, and I slowly nodded my head.

“There is no one I can think of that might hurt my wife except Kaye. I know I hurt her so many times, but I turned her down since I don’t feel anything towards her, and I think she was here in Neospoli, Calixto, to get back at me.” I answered.

“Well, I couldn’t disagree with you since I am sure there is a strong possibility, and I couldn’t believe someone is capable of doing bad things because of love, and Kaye almost harmed Madeline and your son before, and we both know what she is capable of,” Cal declared. I released a heavy sigh, and I couldn’t believe something would transpire again to my wife.

“I need to deal with her, and I will never forgive her if she lays a finger with Madeline, and I am just hoping Madeline is fine,” I said as I scratched my head even if I didn’t feel anything.

“Hunter!” I heard my sister’s voice rang inside the grand ball hall. When I turned my head, I saw her together with my mom and Gina, and I could see their fears. And then, the whole place brightened, and I realized one of the hotel staff had come inside to switch on all the lights, and when Hector Grant walked inside, I realized he was the one who requested to light the entire place and then one by one I saw the rest of my family and friends joined us in the ballroom.

“I think no one among us could sleep tonight knowing my granddaughter is missing, but right now, I will use all my influence and money to see my granddaughter before the sun will rise in the morning, and I want everyone to remain calm because nothing will happen to Madeline.” He said in a loud voice.

“Hunter, don’t worry, we will find your wife,” Grandpa said, and he looked at me intently, and I nodded my head at him since no words came out of my mouth because I didn’t want them to know I was beginning to panic, and I couldn’t wait for my men since I needed to look for Maddie myself.

“Grandpa, I couldn’t sit waiting for them; I need to find my wife,” I replied after a long while.

“Suit yourself, son, but you have to be careful; we don’t know who we are dealing with, but I could tell someone betrayed me; my security is tight, and unless someone from the inside will give our opponents the access they need,” Grandpa said.

“I could say, it is no longer impossible for them to enter inside no matter how safe the entire place could be, because someone from the inside collaborates with them, but don’t worry, the culprit will not go away with his crime, I will make sure he will stay in prison for the rest of his life.” Hector Grant growled.

All I can think of is my wife, and I was hoping she only got out of the hotel to have fun, and she forgot the time. I don’t want to think that something has happened to my sweet Madeline because I don’t know how to live my life without her by my side.. I walked out from the Grand ballroom together with Calixto, and we helped my men and grandpa’s bodyguards to locate my lovely wife, and I couldn’t stop blaming myself, and I made a promise, I would never rest until I find my wife.