The chill in the air took everyone by surprise over the next few days.

Vivienne, thanks to her pregnancy, found herself succumbing to sleep more than ever, spending the majority of her day either eating or curled up in bed.

Percival, worried about leaving her alone, stayed by her side constantly.

One afternoon, while Vivienne was deep in slumber, her phone on the bedside table began to vibrate.

Seeing the caller ID, Percival picked it up and stepped outside to answer.

"Boss!" came Draven's voice through the phone.

"It's me," Percival replied with a stern voice. "Vivienne's asleep. What's the matter?"

Draven paused briefly, then quickly said, "Percival, Declan's made another move. But these symbols, only you can decipher them. We think he's trying to send a message out." Percival frowned. "Did the surveillance catch anything unusual?"

Draven's response was firm. "Nothing at all."

Percival's gaze darkened slightly. "Keep an eye on him. Report back with any suspicions. I'll inform Vivienne."

When Vivienne woke up, she turned to see Percival sitting by her side, which warmed her heart. "Mr. Wolf, what time is it?"

Percival looked at her, closing his laptop gently. "You're awake. It's seven in the evening."

Vivienne rubbed her temples. "Why do I feel like I can sleep forever?"

Percival took her hand and massaged her temples gently. "Hungry? I'll whip up something you love."

and nodded. Her morning sickness had been particularly

some activity on Declan's end. I've forwarded the details to your phone. Take a

Vivienne sat

addition of several cryptic gestures

of food just as Vivienne

her head. "Some of these gestures are coded.

of soup and said, "I'll have Thomas stick close to you from tomorrow.

asked, taking a sip of the

Martinez family. He'll be tied up for

Leopold, who was unaware that these gestures of goodwill were merely offhand remarks by their

she suggested

a moment then nodded. "That works. Anna, being

Vivienne even left the house, Anna was

quickly approached and stood at attention. "Vivienne,

slightly. "Are you feeling

completely fine now," Anna responded, opening

from Mr. Wolf. "Vivienne, the Watson family has unearthed the Wright family's blueprints. I'm heading there

an eyebrow, puzzled by the timing of

call and instructed Anna, "Turn around.

a perfect U-turn and sped off

at the Wright family estate nearly simultaneously with another car. Matthew, who had been waiting, greeted them,

acknowledgment and then turned

Wolf, where's the

empty, met her gaze, sparking a silent question

glanced toward the car with a hint of

from beside

roll of blueprints,

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