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

didn’t speak

curses as he gazed at the strange city

he believed that there was nowhere for

up early to bring the children to

up, Adrian entered the

she took

didn’t get much sleep last night. The truth was, he was waiting for Jonathan’s reply. He stammered, “I’m fine, Mommy. I…I had a nightmare

She packed up their belongings

was silent on the drive there. His mind

that her brother was acting strange. “Adrian, is something wrong?” she asked tentatively. “You’ve been acting weird since you woke

“Aileen…”

he contacted Jonathan. However, he suddenly remembered that his sister was

he had texted Jonathan behind her back

tried to

sure you like Silas’ uncle?” he finally

about Mr. Moran?” Aileen’s eyes lit up at the mention

so great about him?”

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