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.”

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

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

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

of the question. Let him face ridicule or disdain; I don’t care. As long as he’s breathing, that’s

by relentless rain, as if the heavens themselves mourned for

soon after Zane’s departure. The combination of fear, stress, and being caught in

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

Elysia, Tarquin had been in a foul mood. Elijah’s refusal to eat properly, even shunning the meals he prepared, only worsened his temper.

everyone around

office would empty

at breakneck speed. His team struggled to keep up, barely managing

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