"Elder, don't overthink it. We've come across many cases like this one, and kidnappers definitely have their reasons—most of the time, it's about money. They won't harm the hostage before stating their demands."
"But I'm worried it might not be about money. Gem made quite a few enemies during the campaign. Let's not talk about others, Nathan Mamet included. Could it be Nathan Mamet?"
A former president?
Officer Armstrong said, "Elder, don't worry too much, you must trust our police force..."
As the two were talking, Eleanor Spencer Atkinson stumbled in, pale-faced, and stared directly at Officer Armstrong with an anxious question, "Has there been a phone call? Any news?"
"Mrs. Atkinson."
"Ah? Is there news?"
"Mrs. Atkinson, not for the moment."
Eleanor Spencer Atkinson felt dizzy again, and as the world spun around her, Tess, who was beside her, quickly steadied her.