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

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, finding no

a distinct scent, unlike the locals,

considered the possibility that the individual she sensed was simply ‘someone heading to retrieve a

a black sedan

a man in the elevator earlier. I thought I

alert.

settled inside the vehicle, Mitchel placed a call.

entire parking lot, Reegan watched anxiously as they meticulously searched for any suspicious individuals, including the black sedan that

the sedan bore a striking resemblance to the man Raegan had seen in the elevator. Removing his hat, the man revealed his

her 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

of Raegan's car, departed with Mitchel's vehicle following

from sight, the previously parked black sedan

a blond, blue-eyed visage. He dialed a number, his tone

where disposing of someone was as simple as squashing an ant, security in Ardlens

emblem tattooed on

Aurora.

in tormenting a canary confined in

plan for now. Casey just woke up. I've decided to refrain from

still her daughter, after

of interest, Mr. Glyn," the man

just coincided with my ‘tribulation day, and I required a soul for the tribulation." This time around, the same principle applied. Otherwise, with his standing, he wouldn't be tasked with such assignments. The man reminded Davey, "The individual in question is also linked to you." Davey inquired, "My niece?" "Yes, but surprisingly, this woman managed to survive. The man recalled the incident vividly. The car Raegan was in five years ago had plunged into the river and disintegrated upon impact. It was astounding that Raegan

such

worry, Mr. Glyn. I'll ensure this one doesn't slip through my fingers, the man assured, a sinister grin playing on his lips. "No prey evades my grasp." Davey chuckled darkly.

the canary, Davey was taken aback when the bird suddenly pecked at

its once vibrant

gleamed with a twisted amusement as he stroked the lifeless creature. "Isn't that much more obedient? Suddenly, a

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