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.

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

hand it to this Francesco. With so many people tracking her, she could still manage to vanish without a trace with an unconscious man in tow. Now I can see why Sean has been telling me that she's a monster and the one person in this world apart from Mr. Lindberg that you don't want to mess

Charlotte heard Gordon having so much to say in one sitting, and also communicate with this much emotion. Even more unexpected, was for him

are doing comparatively worse off on their end as nobody they sent after Francesco managed

are you

from before had brought me to Baykeep. Right now, I'm combing through an abandoned warehouse,” Gordon replied. “How

stop looking,” Charlotte declared. “Send your wounded personnel

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.

know what I'm doing,” came Charlotte's bland reply. “You guys must be worn out having been at it for the past two days. Wrap things

desisted from pressing further and

have you suddenly decided to discontinue

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