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.”

seclusion, and naturally, the

nodded. “Alright, let’s set this matter aside for now. We’ve got a lead on Mr. E. Make sure our assets are in

Bradford family ventures into the woods for the ceremony. Given Elijah’s condition last year… it nearly ended in disaster. Should we still inform him about it this

tradition is out of the question. Let him 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

the following days, Jindale City was besieged by relentless rain, as if the

of fear, stress, and being caught

reverted to its previous routine. It was a simple existence, oscillating between caring for Elijah at home and burying himself in work at the

had been in a foul mood. Elijah’s refusal to eat properly, even shunning the meals he

affected everyone around him.

the office would empty at half–past five, following Tarquin’s departure. Lately, his extended hours kept everyone

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

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