Reborn of Kate by Isla Rainfield

Chapter 244 An Explosion

In the quietude of his villa within Capital City, Miles discerned the distant echoes that stirred the tranquil air. He paused, contemplative, before venturing to inquire, “What manner of sound was that, moments past?”

It resonated akin to an explosion, not distant from muse! In his sanctum, Miles heard, too, two subdued reverberations.

“Let us set that matter aside for now; I shall terminate our discourse,” Kate swiftly interjected, abruptly concluding their conversation.

The counsel offered by Miles regarding HN Studio found no purchase in Kate’s mind, wholly eclipsed by a singular fixation–news of an explosion at Davison Group.

What of Eric? Was he unscathed, unharmed? No, she resolved, she must proceed to Davison Group forthwith; only upon sighting Eric safe and sound could she find solace.

Kate’s countenance pallid, she clutched her device and descended the stairs in haste. The denizens of HN Studio, too, were unsettled by the antecedent blasts, observing Ms. Lowe’s pallor as she hurried downwards, her assistant quick to offer support.

“Oh, my God, Ms. Lowe, what happened…‘

Before the query reached full utterance, Kate instinctively sought to withdraw, but as her hand rose, the device summoned her attention.

It was Eric, reaching out via video link.

heart leapt to her throat as she swiftly authorised the connection. What greeted

“Ric…”

Kate’s voice trembled.

Eric’s heart constricted. Softly,

I

calamity, unblemished. Kate’s

HN Studio, my dear? I will tend to this matter

he added, “Don;t worry; I won’t

Kate softly assented, her gaze no longer insistent upon departure yet

emotion.

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presence might only exacerbate matters. It was prudent, therefore, for her to

ascended the stairs: Observing her improved demeanour, the assistant and the studio’s denizens breathed easier, though their gaze occasionally flickered anxiously

precipitated the

confines

Lucas had swiftly descended to investigate, the security retinue hastening to the afflicted floors. Fire

detonation had transpired within two contiguous chambers upon the