After Having a Dream, I Became Pregnant with a Billionaire's Child-Chapter 433 - 411: Kidnapping at Cloud Lake Villa

The words from the news footage were still flashing before her eyes, and Emily Parker’s heart suddenly sank.

Carlos was in trouble.

She had anticipated that Charles Smith wouldn’t let things go easily, but she never expected that the first blow would be directed at the Carter Clan.

Indeed, the Carter Clan was a big target in Zylos, easier to strike than someone like her, unattached and alone. Targeting the Carter Family was clearly a way to send a strong message, and it was an easier move.

Meanwhile, the Cloud Lake Villa was already far from its usual tranquility, descending into chaos.

Maria Carter had just rushed back from the studio, grabbing Mrs. Carter’s hand, her voice trembling with urgency: "Mom! What on earth is happening? How did the Carter Clan get involved in smuggling? Carlos has been taken away, you have to think of something!"

Mrs. Carter’s eyes were bloodshot, her voice slightly shaking: "Your brother didn’t have time to say anything before he was taken. I’ve already sought out lawyers, but... but no firm is willing to take the case!"

She paused: "I’ve inquired everywhere, and it turns out there’s an order from above. This time, they want to thoroughly investigate the Carter Family."

Her words stiffened the bit of hope Maria Carter still had.

The entire Zylos couldn’t find a lawyer willing to touch the Carter Family’s case. All this pressure fell squarely on Carlos, the head of the Carter Clan, making the situation unimaginably difficult.

"I’ll go to the Manor Family for help!" Maria Carter was so anxious that sweat appeared on her forehead and quickly took out her phone to dial Liliana Manor’s number, but none of the Manor siblings could be reached.

She bit her lip and grabbed Mrs. Carter’s arm again, her tone tinged with a ray of hope: "Mom, should we... should we seek help from Grandfather? He knows everyone, maybe he can..."

Before she could finish, Mrs. Carter gently shook her head, her voice filled with bitterness: "Your grandfather is too old, his health can’t handle any trouble. Besides, I’ve already contacted every influential family in Zylos, and none of the current heads are willing to lend a hand."

Mrs. Carter gazed out at the gray, opaque sky, her eyes full of disbelief and bewilderment.

She never imagined that a well-established enterprise like the Carter Clan would be so cornered, unable to find even a shred of assistance during such trying times.

"You all don’t need to waste your efforts; at this point, no one can help the Carter Family."

A woman’s voice suddenly came from the doorway, breaking the silence in the room.

Maria Carter whirled around and saw Rainny White walk in.

"What are you doing here?" Maria Carter immediately stepped in front of Mrs. Carter, her eyes full of vigilance, her tone guarded.

Rainny White disregarded her hostility, merely scanning the living room before speaking with a calm demeanor: "Of course, I’m here for Celeste. Carlos has been taken away, and surely you all are too overwhelmed to care for the child."

She paused and added: "Before Carlos was taken, he specifically contacted me to temporarily help watch over her."

"Nonsense! We can take care of Celeste ourselves; we don’t need you meddling!"

Maria Carter flatly refused, staring intently at Rainny White, wary of any move she might make next.

Rainny White heard her words, mocked with a curl of her lips, disdain in her eyes: "This time, the Carter Clan is suspected of smuggling, not a minor accusation. Whether you can save the Carter Family is uncertain, and whether you two will be taken in later is also unknown.

For Celeste’s sake, you better get real and hand the child over to me."

As soon as she finished speaking, she raised her hand as if it were all arranged long before.

The next second, several strong bodyguards entered from outside the door, each with a stern expression, rushing in without a care, heading unmistakably in the direction of Celeste’s room.

"Hold on! Who dares to act recklessly in Cloud Lake Villa!" Mrs. Carter suddenly stood up, shouting coldly, and then, loudly called to the outside, "Butler! Call someone over!"

But after the shout, there was no response inside or outside the house, not even a sign of the servants who used to always be on call.

Mrs. Carter felt a slight chill in her heart, unease rapidly spreading within her.

Rainny White, however, leisurely walked to the sofa and sat down, her attitude relaxed, watching Mrs. Carter’s flustered appearance with a tone lined with mockery: "Mrs. Carter, you don’t have to waste your effort. With the Carter Family in such big trouble, people rush to kick you when you’re down. How many do you think would still stay at the Carter Family, risking their lives for you?"

As soon as she finished speaking, the bodyguards had already pushed past Maria Carter, who was still trying to stop them.

She was no match for the bodyguards in strength, and stumbled from the push, nearly falling, but could only watch as they rushed forward, clearly intending to drag Celeste out.