Justin wanted to say something to comfort her but didn't know where to begin, so he remained silent.

"Did I let you down?" Bella sniffled, rubbing her nose red, forcing a bitter smile.

"No."

Perhaps he had asked too much of her. She was just a young woman-smart, capable,

resourceful, and brave enough to stand against such depravity. She was already so strong and perfect. What right did he have to demand more resilience from her?

Yet, seeing her so meek and vulnerable made him squirm with discomfort.

"We've found it! We've recovered Ms. Smith's phone!"

With so many people performing the search in the morning light, it did not take long to locate Yvonne's blood-stained phone.

"Yvonne..." Bella's fear peaked at the sight of the blood; her heart was filled with dread. Thankfully, Justin remained calm. He tried to switch the phone back on and it worked!

"What's the password?" Justin asked, his voice steady and gentle as he looked at the tearful Bella.

the phone with trembling hands and entered

gallery, there were several images of documents. Fearing any mishap,

files, he subconsciously

in French, it made the

But his French had been woefully lacking since childhood, so he stood there

drug experiments! The drug had originated

must be the information Yvonne retrieved from Pivotage. Christopher left it there before he could take it

and hunted down

tightened her grip on the phone, her sharp gaze narrowing further. "Since this file was found at Pivotage,

just in case. Who else would want this information now that Christopher and his faction are

heavy and oppressive silence fell

Clarice. Aside

the sudden surge of crimson

his fists, his voice

call me at such a critical moment? With her personality,

stared deeply at her, his voice rough. "Yes, in that way, you're very much alike." Bella's heart trembled at his words but continued, "So, if

matter how hard she thought, her head throbbed,

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