Chapter 2 The call connected , but it wasnt my dads voice The kidnappers caught on immediately .
One of them flew into a rage and threatened to cut off my ear as punishment .
Wait ! Dont do anything rash ! the voice on the other end pleaded .
Im Roger Quinns superior .
This is the only way we could track you down ? Youve got the wrong person .
Everyone in the department knows Roger Quinn only has one daughter Lila The whole familys on vacation overseas right now .
If youve got demands , just say them .
Leave the kid out of this ! The kidnapper didnt care .
He grabbed me roughly , dragging me forward until I was forced to kneel in front of the camera .
The chair I was tied to scraped loudly against the floor , and when my knees hit the ground , the pain shot through every inch of my body .
But even that didnt hurt as much as what I felt inside .
He sneered , yanking my hair to force me upright .
Take a good look at this face , he said , gesturing at me like I was an object .
This is Roger Quinns real daughter .
Call him .
Right now .
Or Ill kill her .
The man on the line hesitated , then sighed .
He had no choice .
He called my dad .
But the first voice that answered wasnt his .
Dad , both dresses are just too expensive , a girl whined .
Maybe I should just save money and … Oh , wait , Dad , someones calling you .
Finally , I heard his voice .
Calm .
Collected .
Hello , sir .
Whats going on ? 07:13 Fingerprints of Betrayal 0.8 % The man on the other end jumped straight to the point .
Ito many daughters do you have , Quinn7 Without a second of hesitation , Dad replied , Just one , Lila .
Why ? Is something wrong ? The man explained the situation .
Darts response ? A slight sigh , as if mildly inconvenienced .
Looks like these criminals arent very bright .
They dont even know theyve kidnapped the wrong person .
He paused for dramatic effect , then added , I mean , I feel bad for the poor kid .
Really , I do .
Its a shame theyre going through this because of me .
But my familys overseas right now .
Even if we wanted to help , we wouldnt make it back in time .
And honestly , where are this kids parents ? How have they not shown up yet ? So irresponsible .
The man pressed him .
Quinn , just in case , could you come back anyway ? Maybe itd convince the kidnappers to let the kid go .
There was silence on the line .
Then , in a teary voice , Lila chimed in .
Its okay , Dad .
My birthday isnt important .
That poor girl is going through so much .
And if bad things keep happening every time I celebrate , Ill just stop having birthdays altogether .
No.
Were not going , Dad said firmly .
After comforting Lila , he turned back to his superior .
Im sorry , sir .
My wife and I have spent years risking our lives on the job .
All we wanted was to celebrate a birthday with our one and only daughter .
Their one and only daughter .
But Im their only biological child .
Because I was kidnapped as a baby and raised in the countryside , I wasnt pretty or smart .
I didnt fit in with them .
They never acknowledged me in public .
Never even got me an official ID .

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07:13 Fingerprints of Betrayal 1.0 % Chapter 2 My chest burned , the fire spreading through my ribs , my lungs , my stomach .
It felt like everything inside me was crumbling , breaking apart .
I couldnt even stop myself from retching .
While the superior kept pleading on the call , the kidnappers ignored him .
One of them yanked off my shoe , holding a pair of pliers .
His voice was low , cruel .
Remember this , kid .
Every bit of pain youre feeling right now ? Its all because of your parents .
Then he crushed one of my toes .
The sharp , blinding pain sent me thrashing , In my struggles , I kicked over the streaming phone , sending it crashing to the ground .
As I lay there , tears and blood blurring my vision , I caught sight of a glowing comment on the livestream : [ Im Lila Carters classmate .
I swear I just saw her celebrating her birthday here in town .
Whats going on ?! ] 07:13 O