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.”

for its seclusion, and naturally, the attacker would seek a similar setting to target

got a lead on Mr. E. Make sure our assets are in order, ready to collaborate with

next month. Traditionally, the entire Bradford family ventures into the woods for the ceremony. Given Elijah’s condition last year… it nearly ended in disaster. Should we still inform

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

relentless rain, as if the

of fear, stress, and being caught in the

its previous routine. It was a simple existence, oscillating

mood. Elijah’s refusal

affected everyone

than away from it. Normally, the office would empty

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

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