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qFrancesca glanced at her watch. “Ten minutes.”

“Thank you!” Sloan followed Francesca to her car. “Mr. Lindberg sent us to protect you, Ms. Felch,” he added nervously.

Francesca nodded. “Hmm. And?”

“A man in black intended to assault you two nights ago but we beat him.”

Sloan spoke as if he was making a report to Sean.

“So it was you who have been helping me from the shadows! I've been wondering why it has been so peaceful lately. It appears that Chrono and his friends did not leave S Nation.” Realization dawned on Francesca.

Sloan nodded. “That's right. That is why you must be careful and watch out for your safety.”

“I will, thank you,” Francesca said. “Did Danrique not summon you back?”

“He didn't,” Sloan answered seriously. “We have been following you since the day you left and only found your whereabouts after several days of digging.”

Francesca's expression hardened. “Who asked you to investigate me? Danrique?”

had us protect you from the

Francesca interrupted him. “Your mission is complete. You may

to return,” Sloan

Francesca asked

you.” Almost letting slip something secretive, Sloan changed tact at the critical moment. “Please don't be angry with Mr.

he wouldn't have interminable ties with that Hazel.” Francesca grew angry at that thought. “If he cared for me, he would have flown to me long ago to explain instead of sending you to be his

it's not like

wish to speak further with Sloan. “Bring these men back to Xendale. Stop wasting your time

“Ms. Felch—”

the car.” Francesca curtly chased him

did not dare to argue with her so

Danrique asks, tell him I forced you to

“Ms. Felch—”

but Francesca sped away, leaving him to sigh helplessly while looking at the departing

but remark, “Didn't Sean ask you to convince Ms. Felch to apologize to

on command, but it is exceedingly