"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 under the wooden bed frame was open but

"What's wrong?" Hera asked.

the hidden compartment

"What things?"

Daphne gave me, old documents, and some

Hera about

at the thought of Giselle. She figured it had

guessed the culprit but was more concerned about the

"What kind of documents?"

Catherine tried to recall.

drafts and an unfinished necklace. It was something Daphne left

was a jewelry designer, so it could have been her unfinished

her for

Catherine to pack. She quickly packed a few sets of clothes. When they stepped outside, the bodyguard had the car ready.

them emerge, Everly asked reluctantly, "Mrs. Jones,

medical clinic at Jedburgh, so I'm going to help out," Catherine said while

also reluctant to leave

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