She had been the first to realize that the kids hadn't come back from the restroom. Discovering no sign of the kids and a servant unconscious, the window left wide open, she instantly knew something was wrong and sprang into action.

She and Adrian had just spotted the kidnappers starting their vehicle when they rushed out. She then hurried Adrian into her car and set off in pursuit.

As Sonia pushed her car to its limits on the serpentine mountain road, her heart raced. She silently prayed for the children's safety.

The car ahead, evidently modified for speed, was gaining distance.

Irritated by her car's sluggishness, Sonia pressed down hard on the accelerator, despite the relentless twists of the mountain road.