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.”

Lupine forward it to you,” Charlotte answered as she gestured at her bodyguard, who

seized by a sudden thought. “Is Danrique

you know that?” Sean asked

he?” Charlotte exclaimed. “No wonder he was so anxious

exactly, although that's not true. Actually, it's nothing

after much hesitation, “that Mr. Lindberg needs Francesco urgently. Once she shows herself, you must inform me.

thinking of having her treat Zachary, but I did not expect Danrique to get injured at the same time. That was selfish of

thing to do to have Francesco treat him

what?” Charlotte asked

say,” Sean replied

his extreme reluctance to discuss the subject. “Thank you in advance for

We're

to meet Bruce to alter their plans after learning of the new developments

“Sean is going to follow another trail of evidence. Also, we have word that Chris has left

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255