qCharlotte was about to send Danrique a text when the latter called. “I'd heard, Danrique,” she said, picking up at once. “Thank you!”

“There's no need to thank me.” Danrique sounded as aloof as ever. “When this business with the Nachts is resolved, you are to return to Erihal at once.”

“Danrique-”

“One more thing,” Danrique interrupted, with zero regards for Charlotte's protests. “When Francesca shows herself, capture her at once. Don't let her get away. Do you understand?”

“What's going on between you and Francesca, Danrique?” Charlotte asked after an initially startled pause.

“None of your business. Get it done!” Danrique echoed Francesca at the mention of her name before hanging up.

Charlotte gazed at her phone dejectedly.

Soon, Sean called her again. “Ms. Lindberg, I am not to come over to you, after all. If you would hand over all of the leads you have, I shall begin my investigation. I'll let you know if I find anything.”

I'll have Lupine forward it to you,” Charlotte answered as she gestured at her bodyguard, who nodded and

way, Sean,” Charlotte said, seized by a sudden

know that?” Sean asked

is, isn't he?” Charlotte exclaimed. “No wonder he was so anxious to

not true. Actually, it's

he was not sure what he was allowed to reveal. “The point is,” he concluded after much hesitation, “that Mr. Lindberg needs Francesco urgently. Once she shows herself, you must inform

having her treat Zachary, but I did not expect Danrique to get injured at

been in graver danger. It was the right thing to do to have Francesco treat him first. Besides, Mr. Lindberg's predicament is not particularly life-threatening. It's

Charlotte asked at

can't say,” Sean replied with a

his extreme reluctance to discuss the subject. “Thank you in advance for all of your efforts

matter. We're

hastened to meet Bruce to alter

the information as was requested, she returned to report to Charlotte. “Sean is going to follow another trail of evidence. Also,

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