It was almost ten o'clock at night when Brian arrived home.

Sybil and Diana waited for him so they could tell him about her decision to start working in his company.

Although Brian didn't want to cause Sybil any inconvenience, he knew he was in trouble. So, he accepted her decision.

"I will arrange a press conference to announce your employment," Brian insisted.

Diana felt helpless. She was eager to help Brian, too, but she was busy with her final exams. So, she could do nothing but worry.

Sensing her unease, Brian tried to comfort her.

"How about kissing me? That would be very helpful."

Brian's efforts did nothing to ease Diana's frustrations. She stared at him irritably then walked up to her bedroom.

Meanwhile, back at the Jefferson House, Carol was still furious at the news that Brian was planning to go on vacation with Diana.

How could Brian ignore her and choose Diana?

Carol knew it would be hard ever to get her own back as Brian was always very alert. However, somehow her fury and jealousy combined to create a new, more sinister plan. She may be unable to fight against Brian, but Diana was a much easier target.

The next morning, Diana had an important examination, so Brian got up early to drive her to school.

As they arrived at Diana's university, Diana waved a nervous goodbye to Brian. Seeing her anxiety, Brian pulled her in close to him and kissed her lovingly on

the cheek. This was just what Diana needed, and she walked confidently away to the exam room.

After watching her go for a few seconds, Brian turned his car around and headed in the direction of his company.

As soon as Brian was safely away, a man snuck out from behind some bushes and began following Diana!

It was early, and there was no one else on the path. As Diana turned a corner around the back of the library, conveniently an area without CCTV, she was hit hard on the back of the head. She was instantly knocked out and fell helplessly to the floor.

The bearded man who had been following her spoke into his radio, "Hurry up, get her in the truck."

Two other men appeared from the roadside, carried Diana into the car, and drove quickly away.

They took Diana directly to where Carol had instructed them.

She was waiting for them as promised, at the back entrance to a large industrial property.

"Miss Jefferson, we have brought the girl. How about our money?"

Carol lifted up the hood around Diana's head to check they'd brought the right person, then took out a cheque and handed it to the man.

The man pocketed the cheque, bowed politely to Carol, and then left with his men.

Carol stared coldly at Diana, who was still lying motionless at her feet. Carol threw a bucket of water over Diana's face, and she abruptly came to, though her surroundings were still hidden by the hood.

Carol calmly loosened the material around Diana's face and stared menacingly at her.

Shaken and confused, Diana couldn't believe who was standing before her.

"Carol Jefferson!"

The shock of her situation and the severe pain in the back of her head caused Diana to blackout once again.

Back at the school, Professor Morgan had been forced to register Diana as absent for the exam. He had tried to call her, but he received no answer. Knowing this was out of character for her, he went to tell her tutor about the situation.

The Professor sighed. Yet another of his favored students was in trouble!

Brian had left his phone number at Diana's university. So, after learning about Diana's situation, the deputy principal called Brian at once.

Brian was just about to address the press conference to announce Sybil's employment when he got the call from the deputy.

"What?" Hearing that Diana hadn't shown up for the exam, Brian knew something was wrong.

"What happened?" asked Sybil.

Brian ended the call. "Diana is missing," he replied.

"What? Brian, go and find her. I can handle this."

Knowing there was no other option, Brian stepped aside to let Sybil handle the conference.

Sybil took a deep breath, glanced briefly at Ken for some reassurance, then

walked confidently onto the stage.

Ken couldn't help admiring her calm and steely determination.

Speeding away from the company in his Maybach, Brian realized he had no idea where Diana could be. He had seen Diana walk into the university himself. And Diana would never miss such an important test. Brian was sure something bad must have happened to her.

No matter how many times he called Diana's phone, he always heard the cold robotic voicemail instead of Diana's sweet voice. Clenching his fists, Brian smashed at his car window in desperate frustration.

Brian was right to be worried, as just at that moment, Diana was regaining consciousness, the pain in her head throbbing relentlessly. She looked around and found that she was in a deserted factory, tied to a chair.

Diana struggled and shouted at Carol angrily, "Miss Jefferson, what do you want?" She had only met her a handful of times, why had Carol kidnapped her?

Carol looked down at Diana. She still believed that Diana was no better than her. How could Brian have fallen in love with her?!

"Miss Jefferson, what are you looking at? If you have seen enough, can you take me back? I have a test today!" Diana shouted desperately.

Carol ignored her and took out her phone to make a call.

After receiving Carol's call, Kyle called Antonette to make sure Simon wasn't home, then he drove to Simon's house.

Mrs. Garcia wasn't surprised. "What is it?"

"Give me Brian's share contract for the company."

"Why do you need that?" Mrs. Garcia looked at him, curiously.

"I have something to threaten Brian with," Kyle replied menacingly.

Mrs. Garcia grimaced, it would be a risky move to take the contract.

"It is locked in Simon's study. What if he catches me?"

Finally, Kyle's patience ran out. "Come on, Mrs. Garcia. Don't be a coward!"

Despite the risks, Mrs. Garcia couldn't help thinking of the possible benefits. She decided to take a chance and went to get the contract for Kyle.