Chapter 2609

Mara’s heart hung suspended, a balloon tugging against the string of her anxiety, yearning. for the power to teleport straight to the place where they held her father captive.

As the investigation progressed and the pieces came together, an air of excitement began to bubble among the team, like champagne threatening to pop the cork.

Her heart steadied, anchored by their confidence. It meant they were close, and that they had the upper hand.

All that was left was to pinpoint where the kidnappers were hiding, and they could bring

her father home.

But she gave no thought to Victoria. Dark thoughts crept in, wishing, almost hoping, that Victoria would quietly slip away in this ordeal. No more competition for her father’s affection. The thought was selfish, but it was there.

have to set your sights on Balfour, the one I had my eye on first? If you had cared for

more than friends. But their

about putting studies first, claiming romance was off the table, yet clinging

but

care about sisterly bonds, why should

vanish, never to darken my life again.” The thought of Victoria’s demise brought a chilling smile to her face, one that startled

“You-”

was once again the picture of

something wrong?”

nothing. Do you want me to get you a

despair, “No thank you. I’ve lost

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