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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 shadows, but we did not know where you are, so we

right,” Francesca interrupted him. “Your mission is complete. You may

not received the order to return,” Sloan protested solemnly. “Besides, our mission is not

mission?” 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

have interminable ties with that Hazel.” Francesca grew angry at that thought. “If he cared for me, he would have

not like

speak further with Sloan. “Bring these men

“Ms. Felch—”

car.”

argue with her so he got off the

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

“Ms. Felch—”

was about to say something else but Francesca sped away, leaving him to sigh helplessly while looking at the departing silhouette of her

remark, “Didn't Sean ask you to convince Ms. Felch to apologize to Mr. Lindberg, Sloan? How come you were kicked out after

morose. “I can fight on command, but it is exceedingly difficult for me to convince