Tarquin Bradford had a hunch and decided to test the waters. The storm brewing around the Hawkins family was, without a shadow of a doubt, linked to a mysterious figure lurking in the shadows.

"This trip to Oceanopolis might just be our chance to unmask them," he thought.

With a stoic expression, Tarquin ordered, "Grab Verity Bradford's illegitimate child first. Pretend I'll interrogate him personally. Arrange a private jet in secret; we're heading to Oceanopolis tonight!"

The child, having been raised within the mysterious figure's stronghold, surely knew much that could aid them.

After returning from Oceanopolis, a thorough interrogation was in order.

Hanging up the phone, Tarquin immediately sought out Elysia Thorne to inform her of their imminent departure to Oceanopolis.

...

Oceanopolis, Dock No. 1.

leave. Clutching a

maids called out to her, "Madam, it's getting dark. It's time to

in her own world,

among themselves, "Day after day, it's the same. Her daughter disappeared

have another child and move on? She's asking for unnecessary suffering, bringing this upon herself." Their conversation was cut short by a phone call. Recognizing the caller ID, one maid's demeanor changed instantly to one

"Of course, of course, I'll bring Pamela back right away. Just

for Pamela. Seems she's had

then. Helen always comes down

Pamela who suffers, not us. It'd be better if Helen kept her indoors. I'm tired of coming to the docks every day."

"Madam,

not going, waiting for

to wait. Your daughter's already

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