Chapter 489 Startled, Raegan's heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively moved to exit the elevator.

Yet, before she could leave the elevator, the doors had already begun to close, sealing their descent.

Standing beside Raegan, the man was incognito, hiding beneath a baseball cap and a mask, his features obscured from view.

Raegan stood upright, her body poised and vigilant.

Time ticked by slowly.

While Raegan's attention remained focused on the descending floor numbers displayed on the elevator panel, she maintained a vigilant watch over the man's every movement from the corner of her eye. She refused to let her guard down for even a moment.

Observing the man's cautious glances around, Raegan remained on high alert.

The venue's elevator was outfitted with high-definition cameras capturing every angle, and it appeared that the

man took a moment to glance toward them.

Each passing moment felt agonizingly long.

At last, the elevator reached the basement level.

Raegan's legs had stiffened with tension.

"Ding." As the elevator doors slid open, the man remained stationary, seemingly waiting for Raegan to exit first.

With legs stiffened by tension, Raegan cautiously began to step forward, but the sound of approaching footsteps from behind caught her attention. She was just a few strides away from where the driver awaited her in the car Quickening her pace, Raegan had barely moved when a sudden grip on her shoulder jolted her.

Raegan's body tensed instinctively, and without hesitation, she swung her elbow back forcefully.

The person behind Raegan managed to evade the blow slightly, allowing Raegan the chance to dash toward the waiting car. However, her escape was halted by a deep voice calling out her name. "Raegan..."

in alarm, Raegan recognized the figure behind her

in a rush of relief, still trembling with adrenaline. "Mitchel..." Feeling Raegan's trembling, Mitchel's expression hardened immediately. "What's the matter? Raegan glanced around,

man in the elevator emitted a distinct scent, unlike the locals, perhaps

them, Raegan considered the possibility that the individual she sensed was

a black sedan

Raegan said, "There was a man in the elevator earlier. I thought I was being followed." "Get in the car first, Mitchel instructed, his senses

alert.

vehicle,

the security team swiftly locked down the entire parking lot, Reegan watched anxiously as they meticulously searched for any suspicious individuals, including the black sedan

her surprise, the outfit of the driver of the sedan bore a striking resemblance to the man Raegan had seen in the elevator. Removing his hat, the man revealed

perception, wondering if fatigue had caused her to conjure up illusions. Seeking to allay Mitchel's lingering concerns, she reassured him, "It's alright. I may have been overly suspicious." Feeling awkward,

now behind the wheel of Raegan's car, departed with Mitchel's vehicle following

the previously parked black sedan slowly

exposing a blond, blue-eyed visage. He dialed a number,

too many bodyguards around her." Unlike Aurora, where disposing of someone was as simple as squashing an ant, security in Ardlens was stringent,

emblem tattooed on his arm

Aurora.

in tormenting a canary confined in a nearby

postpone the plan for now. Casey just woke up. I've decided to refrain from any killings this month, particularly since I don't

her

of interest, Mr. Glyn," the man

with such assignments. The man reminded Davey, "The individual in question is also linked to you." Davey inquired, "My niece?" "Yes, but surprisingly,

survive such a catastrophic

the man assured, a sinister grin playing

was taken aback when the bird suddenly pecked

Davey swiftly ended the bird's life, its once vibrant form now still within

stroked the lifeless creature. "Isn't that much more obedient? Suddenly, a noise from outside caught

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