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.

gazed at

after all. If you would hand over all of the leads you have, I shall begin my investigation. I’ll let you know if I

I’ll have Lupine forward it to you,” Charlotte answered as she gestured at her bodyguard, who nodded

the way, Sean,” Charlotte said, seized by a

you know

Charlotte exclaimed. “No wonder he was so

true. Actually, it’s nothing to worry

sounded conflicted as he was not sure what he was allowed to reveal. “The point is,” he concluded after much hesitation, “that Mr. Lindberg needs Francesco urgently. Once she shows herself,

“I was thinking of having her treat Zachary, but I did not expect Danrique to get injured at the

graver danger. It was the right thing to

Charlotte asked

Sean replied

to discuss the subject. “Thank you in advance for all

matter. We’re

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