Charlotte was about to send Danrique a text when the latter called. “I’d heard, Danrique,” she said, picking up at once. “Thank you!”

“There’s no need to thank me.” Danrique sounded as aloof as ever. “When this business with the Nachts is resolved, you are to return to Erihal at once.”

“Danrique-”

“One more thing,” Danrique interrupted, with zero regards for Charlotte’s protests. “When Francesca shows herself, capture her at once. Don’t let her get away. Do you understand?”

“What’s going on between you and Francesca, Danrique?” Charlotte asked after an initially startled pause.

“None of your business. Get it done!” Danrique echoed Francesca at the mention of her name before hanging up.

at her phone

am not to come over to you, after all. If you would hand over all of the leads you have, I shall begin my investigation. I’ll let you know

answered as

said, seized by

did you know that?” Sean asked

he

although that’s not true. Actually, it’s nothing

he concluded after much hesitation, “that Mr. Lindberg

did not expect Danrique to get injured at

was the right thing to do to have Francesco treat him first. Besides, Mr. Lindberg’s

what?” Charlotte

replied

matter further at his extreme reluctance to discuss the subject. “Thank you in advance

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