Listening to the man's words, F-Poison was quite pleased. She straightened up and, with a slender finger, gave a gentle pat on the man's shoulder.

"You're destined for great things," she said with a wink. "Let's ditch the self-doubt, okay? I've got a good feeling about you."

The man nodded slightly, his face an unreadable mask. "Understood," he replied quietly.

Seemingly content, F-Poison patted his cheek and, stifling a yawn, wandered back to her room to rest.

The man stood still for a moment, a cold glint flickering in his eyes. His pocket vibrated with the buzz of his personal cellphone, ringing with a call from abroad.

"Yeah? What? Alright, got it."

After ending the call with icy indifference, he turned and walked away.

Gillian made her way to the Linklater estate; her previous visit and good rapport with Dracon ensured the guards let her pass without issue.

After a thorough check, she was finally inside the Linklater Mansion. To her surprise, as soon as she entered, she saw Percival sitting in the living room, deeply engrossed in conversation with Yorick. Gillian paused, not expecting to see him there.

Percival seemed to not even notice her, continuing his chat with Yorick.

Only Dracon came forward to greet her, and they headed to the back garden.

"How could you be so careless to have Vance oust you? Do you have any idea how hard I worked to get you in there?" Dracon scolded as soon as they were alone.

If Yorick hadn't been under the weather these past few days, he would've been at Gillian's doorstep to give her a piece of his mind for bungling such a simple task.

Gillian felt wronged.

Who would've thought an armored vehicle transporting a felon could get hijacked? The Vanguard Agency was massive, yet the perpetrator had vanished without a trace. Even the higher-ups couldn't protect Gillian now.

left waiting for

on Gillian's side. F-Poison had abandoned her, and finding shelter was urgent, or

see this coming, Mr. Linklater. You're my only hope now. If you don't help me, I'm at a loss!" Gillian clasped Dracon's wrist, her voice

the one who can save Diana. Help me this once, and I promise

"There's only one option left for you. Whether it works

it?" Gillian's

living room, where Percival was still engaged

"What do you mean?"

in the agency, like Thomas

her lip. How

fraught with more animosity than a star-crossed feud. It was

without a driver. You'll need to think outside the box. Good luck." Dracon handed her a spray

the spray bottle and let out

be going then. Take care of yourself, and when Vivienne's free, we'll visit. Oh, and she reminded you to take

me."

his smile knowing. "Will do.

unspoken message

he found Gillian

Mr. Ellington?" Gillian asked, clutching her purse and gazing at Percival with

from head to toe, an icy edge

the tow service hasn't shown up. I'm in a hurry to get back downtown. Could you possibly give me a lift,

scoffing laugh, Percival

he agreed. She had thought she would need to

same - a little

the spray

for our

raised an eyebrow and smiled.

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