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

you would hand over all of the leads you have, I shall begin my investigation.

it to you,” Charlotte answered as she gestured at her

Sean,” Charlotte said, seized

did you know that?”

he was so anxious to locate Francesco! Is it

although that’s not true.

“The point is,” he concluded after much hesitation, “that Mr. Lindberg needs Francesco urgently. Once she shows herself, you must inform me. I

Charlotte shifted guiltily. “I was thinking of having her treat Zachary, but I did not expect Danrique to get injured at the same time. That was selfish of

Nacht had been in graver danger. It was the right thing

Charlotte

replied with

the matter further at his extreme reluctance to discuss the subject. “Thank you in advance for all of your efforts to rescue my

matter. We’re a

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