The man dressed in the gray overcoat was tall, handsome, and looked put together. He gave off an air of sophistication and virtue.

When he entered the room, everyone felt an air of authority around him. It made people tread carefully in his presence.

Jonathan paused for a moment after hearing the assistant’s question. His eyes glanced at the poster of Maurice hanging outside of the airport.

“I wonder… is that Maurice?” he murmured bitterly to himself. His stoic face was laced with bitterness.

“Mr. Bowman?” the assistant addressed him tentatively.

Jonathan still hadn’t responded.

He looked away from the poster before replying, “That’s not necessary. Ask her to come and see me face to face.”

“But…” The assistant seemed hesitant and embarrassed to continue. “Miss Pierce hasn’t been in contact with us for some time. I’m worried that…” he finally said after a few moments of hesitation.

Jonathan’s brows furrowed at his words. “Find a way to make it happen! Also, we need to watch Maurice now that we’ve lost contact with Eliana. Since he once took Eliana away and imprisoned her for some time, I’m going to bet he’ll prevent me from seeing her. He’s a dangerous man.”

“I understand, Mr. Bowman.”

assistant had no choice but to do

didn’t speak another

curses as he gazed at the strange city sprawling in

was back, he believed that there was nowhere for

up early to

was freshening up, Adrian entered the bathroom. Dark circles

what were you doing last night?” Eliana asked as she

why he didn’t get much sleep last night. The truth was, he was waiting for Jonathan’s reply. He stammered, “I’m

further. She packed up their belongings and brought them

mind was far away even while

“Adrian, is something wrong?” she asked tentatively. “You’ve been acting weird since you woke up this morning,”

“Aileen…”

he contacted Jonathan. However, he suddenly remembered that

had texted Jonathan behind her back

he tried to figure out

you sure you like Silas’ uncle?” he finally

at the mention

great

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