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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?”

all!” Sloan explained hastily. “Sean had us protect you from the shadows, but we did

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

to return,” Sloan protested solemnly. “Besides, our

Francesca

you.” Almost letting slip something secretive, Sloan changed tact at the critical moment. “Please don't be angry with Mr. Lindberg, Ms. Felch. He seems to care for you

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

did not wish to speak further with Sloan. “Bring these men back

“Ms. Felch—”

car.”

to argue with her so he got off the car

added, “If Danrique asks, tell him I forced you to return. He wouldn't blame

“Ms. Felch—”

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

Felch to apologize to Mr. Lindberg, Sloan? How come you were

morose. “I can fight on command, but it is exceedingly