Chapter 192: Care, Love and Drugs

In the police station, Eleanor had just finished revealing the wrongdoings of every officer present to the others. At first, they were shocked. Then came the protests. Eventually, they all cast their gaze down onto their laps, feeling dejected.

She was receiving live updates through her earpiece, connected directly to her shadow team. When she realised the mission was complete and her team was returning to the station, she decided it was time to wrap up.

"Isadora, give me the box," she said.

Isadora placed an identical copy of the box that Eleanor had gifted the Inspector earlier onto the table.

Eleanor slid the box across to Inspector G. Reynolds and said, "Inspector, thank you for your cooperation. This small gift is for your team, as promised. I’ll leave the distribution to you."

She looked around. All the officers present were eyeing the box curiously.

She continued, "Officers, I came here to rescue someone. It seems my team has completed the job. What I expect from you will be explained by your Inspector later. I’ll take my leave now. You now know each other’s darkest secrets. I know a few more, but those are not important. The important thing in a force is unity. Despite knowing one another’s faults, if you can support each other, I believe you might still clean up the social pariahs of this area. Best wishes to you all. And thank you."

With that, she stood up and confidently walked out of the meeting room. Isadora and Livia followed closely behind.

Livia couldn’t help but ask, "Is Georgia okay?"

Eleanor replied, "She’s been through some kind of torture. She’s unconscious, but alive. I believe she’ll need to stay in hospital for a while to recover."

"Is it serious?" Livia asked with concern.

"No. Just some bruises and lack of nourishment. Nothing too serious. Don’t worry... you’ll see her soon."

As the group walked out of the station, Eleanor turned to the guard posted at the entrance and asked, "Did anyone come to the station while we were inside?"

The guard replied respectfully, "No, Ma’am."

Isadora chimed in with a laugh, "Looks like this station isn’t very popular around here."

Just then, they saw the rescue team approaching not far away.

Eleanor said, "Let’s get in the cars. We need to leave this area as soon as possible."

Isadora stepped forward, opened Eleanor’s car door, and Eleanor got in.

You can see her once we’re back in Manchester. You’ll be staying

a given. She’s my friend. Of course, I’ll stay with her in the

also have another task. Georgia will likely panic when she regains consciousness. You’ll have to explain everything that happened. And there’s another issue... her son. He’s in Durham Cathedral School. As a boarding school, it’s

so she can settle in Manchester. It’s better for her not to return to Middlesbrough. My

nodded, "Okay. I

the back seat

***

hours of driving, the convoy arrived at Hope Specialised Hospital. Eleanor had contacted Edward Miller in advance, so a medical team was already waiting

Livia and Isadora at the hospital with Georgia. While Livia would stay there as her attendant, Isadora would return after Georgia’s initial check-up and after ensuring they were settled in their cabin. The hospital would provide meals for

headed straight back to

He gave her a small smile. "You’re late. Freya’s already asleep. Go freshen up... I’ll ask

warmth spread through her heart.

to her

heading straight for the shower. The accumulated fatigue and sore muscles from a long, demanding day were washed away under the stream of hot water.

half an hour later, she emerged wearing a fresh

found a full spread of steaming food on the table. Two place settings had been laid out,

opposite him and asked, "Why haven’t you had your

thought you’d feel lonely eating alone,"

composure and said, "It’s well past dinner time. You should’ve eaten already. Next time, don’t wait for

raised an eyebrow, a sly grin

Meals should be taken on

her

her flustered, Ethan had the urge to tease her further. But he restrained himself. Everything would settle in its own time. There was no need to rush. Quietly, he began placing food on his

***

Boeing 737 of Delta Air Lines landed at Norfolk International Airport after 10 p.m. local time. Passengers formed a line and began to disembark. Among them were three members of the Whitmore family. They had travelled from Manchester via Virgin Atlantic Airways, with a layover of more

left the kingdom," William

they descended the aircraft stairs. They made their way towards the baggage

loaded the bags onto a trolley and headed towards the

and bolted towards William, who was walking slightly ahead, leading the way. Behind him, Jennifer pushed the trolley while Jeanne conversed with her about their immediate

A small distance had formed between William and the two women. The officers quickly closed in on William, encircling him and leaving Jennifer and Jeanne

officer stepped forward and said firmly, "Sir, please

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