Chapter 222

Elliot had pulled a fast one on him, declaring he’d already retrieved the items during the day.

Without waiting for Gideon’s response, he sent another message.

[The person you’re looking into? I’ve got a lead. I’ll hand over what I’ve found about him in a couple of days.]

[Much appreciated.]

Gideon’s confidant responded politely before turning to Gideon, “Sir, it seems we were mistaken. This Mr. E isn’t the assailant from last night. He had already taken what was needed during daylight.”

Gideon frowned, puzzled. “But the spot where Allegra was found is exactly where we stored the items. It’s too coincidental.”

and naturally, the attacker would

We’ve got a lead on Mr. E. Make sure our assets are in order, ready to collaborate with him at

and Sir, the annual Bradford family ancestral tribute is coming up next month. Traditionally, the entire Bradford family ventures into the woods for

face ridicule or disdain; I don’t care. As long as he’s breathing, that’s all that matters. It’s also a perfect chance to knock Tarquin down a peg. What does his competence matter

City was besieged by relentless rain, as if the heavens themselves mourned

had fallen ill again, collapsing soon after Zane’s departure. The combination of fear, stress, and

was a simple existence, oscillating between caring

mood. Elijah’s refusal to eat properly, even shunning the meals

affected everyone around

would empty at half–past

speed. His team struggled to keep up, barely managing bathroom breaks without their laptops in

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