The tide of wailing blocked his ears and mind, stripping him of the ability to reason clearly and work up a plan.
"EVERYBODY!! CALM DOWN!"
Turning to Earlene, he asked her with a chilling calmness.
She had been whimpering before, but this question was an answer she was sure of.
"I am very sure that the real hand behind this kidnapping is the Anjou Family!!"
Xzavier's eyebrows rose up, at that very revelation. He knew the Anjou boy still nurtured some grudges towards him, but he had at least hoped that he would be honorable and leave innocent third parties out of this. Xzavier seethed with rage as he cursed himself inwardly for this oversight. He had grossly underestimated the playboy's resolve to get back at him.
Wanting to make sure, so he wouldn't commit another blunder, he asked the already distraught Earlene;
"Are you sure it was them? Did you see any signs or banners, or even a tattoo?"
