Trailing the trajectory of Arielle’s vision, Vinson narrowed his eyes when he saw the traces of blood on the floor.

There’s blood on Lorraine’s phone, and there’s blood here. It can only mean…

As he exchanged glances with Arielle, the same thought popped into both their minds.

Is this a clue that Lorraine left behind for us?

“Vinson, Lorraine might be trying to tell us something,” Arielle suggested.

Vinson nodded to indicate his agreement.

“Let’s follow the trail,” Arielle suggested amidst her concern for Lorraine.

“Sannie, security here is really tight, and there’s no place to hide in broad daylight. I think we should make our move at night instead,” Vinson held her back.

Arielle could see the logic behind Vinson’s words. Despite that, she was worried that by being late, she would put Lorraine in danger.

though the situation was unpredictable, he couldn’t allow all three to have

head back to the car. I’ll take a look around. If her life isn’t in danger, we’ll return at night to rescue her,”

of them were formidable fighters, it was still risky to go against such heavy security. A single mistake might land all three of

was worried about her safety and of the fact that this was the only way, Arielle nodded. “All right.

hair a tousle

eyes in thought. Instead of going back to the car, she returned to her

***

hadn’t coveted someone he shouldn’t have, his future prospects would’ve been significantly

made no sense to deny an extra pair of hands. By the time the matter was

to deliver another batch of goods. This batch is of extreme importance, and any mistakes will not be tolerated,” the Duke instructed with

precautions and deliver the goods safely to their destination,” Mark

send them two days later. For now,

the two elicited a bloodthirsty smile

all you need? Am I to check anything else?” Mark

do as you

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