qThat show of strength really had its desired effect as those paparazzi were left pallid and gasping in relief. Rokan Hill's a perilous place with dangerous roads and a frequent haunt of street racers. Out of considerations of safety, it might be better to not come back here again.

While they were engaged in discussion, the roaring of beasts reverberated from within the wilderness, and several eagles started to circle in the air as well. That spooked them enough to jump into their cars and scoot off.

“Bunch of sickening cowards,” Lupine cussed as she drove.

Charlotte stared at the skies beyond the windows at those soaring eagles. “Did you hear that just now?”

“Could be some wild animals,” replied Lupine, seemingly unbothered. “You'll get that here sometimes. They probably came out in protest after being alarmed by these people.”

Quietly lost in thought, Charlotte merely teared up a little.

A while later, she picked up the phone and called Gordon to ask about his progress on Zachary.

leads yesterday, but nothing came of them.” Gordon sounded a little disappointed when he spoke. “Goddammit. I've never felt this defeated in

without a trace with an unconscious man in tow. Now I can

Gordon having so much to say in one sitting, and also communicate with this much emotion. Even more unexpected, was for him to encounter someone who had impressed

their end as nobody they sent after

you now?” Charlotte

me to Baykeep. Right now, I'm combing through an abandoned warehouse,” Gordon replied. “How are you doing over on your end, Ms. Lindberg? Are you short of manpower? Shall

Charlotte declared. “Send your wounded personnel for treatment, and have the rest meet me

Are we forgoing the search?” Gordon sounded a little surprised. “Although the Gold family has eased it off today, that doesn't mean that they've given up on finding Mr. Nacht. He and Francesco

came Charlotte's bland reply. “You guys must be worn out having been at

up, Gordon desisted

to discontinue the search, Ms. Lindberg?”

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