"Giselle borrowed the money using Mrs. Jones' ID, but the one who ordered the attack was their boss, Logan Knight. He's the local thug in Glintshire, dealing in loan sharking and other shady activities," a

bodyguard reported.

"Alright. Release them, but keep an eye on them," Hera said, nodding.

She figured that Giselle wouldn't have the power to command a thug like Logan unless she had already reunited with the Killian family.

"Understood," the bodyguard replied, then asked, "Ms. Youngworth, when are you planning to return? I'll get the car ready."

Hera knew this was Bernard's idea.

"Prepare the car. We'll leave once we've finished packing."

"Yes."

Just then, a faint noise came from inside the house.

Hera immediately followed the sound to Catherine's room. She found Catherine frantically searching through drawers and cupboards.

a small hidden compartment

"What's wrong?" Hera asked.

I kept in the hidden compartment are gone!"

"What things?"

jewelry that Daphne gave me, old documents, and some photos," Catherine

told Hera about it-only she knew about its existence. However, she had opened it once when Giselle pestered

of Giselle. She figured it had to be Giselle, as a thief wouldn't

guessed the culprit but was

"What kind of documents?"

Catherine tried to recall.

design drafts and an unfinished necklace. It was something Daphne left behind when she brought

it could have been

her for it next

pack. She quickly packed a few sets of clothes. When they stepped outside, the bodyguard had the car ready. Everly and Wayne were waiting

Everly asked reluctantly, "Mrs. Jones, Hera,

Jedburgh, so I'm going to

was also reluctant

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