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.

affluent woman lingered by the dock, refusing to leave. Clutching a rag doll, she hummed softly, her demeanor hinting at

"Madam, it's getting dark.

her own world, paid

their faces, muttered among themselves, "Day after day, it's the same. Her daughter disappeared over twenty years ago.

on? She's asking for unnecessary suffering, bringing this upon herself." Their conversation was cut short by

course, of course, I'll bring Pamela

Pamela. Seems she's

in for it then. Helen always comes

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

coaxed, "Madam,

going, waiting for

wait. Your daughter's already

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