Chapter 861

Clara trailed after him, worry lacing her voice. "Dylan followed the old man here two days ago, and then-nothing. He's just gone. Not even a call. I'm scared something happened."

Charles gave her shoulder a gentle pat. "He's tougher than you think. Probably just lost his phone or something. Come with me, let's find a place to stay first. Then we'll ask around. And listen, sis, remember what I said: here, people like us are targets. Anyone you meet could be sizing you up for your organs. Trust no one."

"Got it."

Clara had never set foot in this country before. With all the recent chaos, her own government had ordered everyone home and banned tourists from visiting-it was just too dangerous.

She and Charles rode into the city. Even the grimiest towns back home weren't this filthy. Trash was everywhere, and this was supposed to be the capital.

Charles finally tracked down a motel that looked halfway clean. After a quick chat with the front desk clerk, he led Clara through to the back courtyard.

Clara had no idea what they were saying, so she just followed quietly.

The courtyard was a bit cleaner. The clerk said something else to Charles, but his gaze kept lingering on Clara.

eyes turned sharp.

seemed to get the message and

whatever he said wasn't

down on a bench as Charles walked

bastard. Anyway, I asked him he

watching the sky outside


to ask around. Meet back here

and Buddy

They're

nodded. In a place like this,

all looked her up and down, eyes bright with interest. Two of them ever exchanged glances-she

woman walking alone was

speaking in rough English. He claimed he'd seen

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