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Chapter 141
Mason Blackthorn read the latest report twice before placing it on his desk.It contained three separate accounts of a man believed to resemble Mr. Cross. None included a clear photograph. None confirmed his identity, and the descriptions differed in several details that made it difficult to determine whether the witnesses had seen the same person.The report was almost useless.Gwen stood across from him, studying his expression.“Nothing?”“Nothing we can present as evidence.”“Then we're no closer than we were last week.”Mason leaned back in his chair.“We're closer to understanding how little we actually know.”The distinction offered little comfort.Their controller had given them one month to establish Mr. Cross's identity, movements, and connections. The deadline had seemed harsh from the beginning, particularly because the same man had forbidden them from approaching him directly.Now the days were passing, and the Blackthorns had little more than unverified sightings.Gwen p
Chapter 140
The abandoned office had become an unlikely meeting place for Cade and Aria.Neither of them particularly liked it. The building was isolated enough to discourage casual visitors, and the room they used offered little comfort beyond a table, a few chairs, and a door that could be watched from the corridor.For the moment, those advantages mattered more than appearances.Cade placed several sheets of paper on the table.“I've reviewed the message again,” he said. “The wording hasn't changed, and I haven't found evidence that it was fabricated.”Aria leaned forward.“Confirm the target before extraction. Do not engage unless necessary.”“Exactly.”She studied the page.“Whoever issued that instruction wasn't simply telling the team to carry out an operation. They were restricting what the team could do until the target had been identified.”“Which suggests that confirming the target mattered more than whatever else was happening in Blackwater.”“Or that the people carrying out the opera
Chapter 139
The report was shorter than the doctor had expected.He read it once, then returned to the first page and examined the details more carefully.“Her condition improved without the expected intervention?” he asked.The young man standing across from his desk nodded.“That is what the available information suggests. Juliette Montclair's recovery has been confirmed, but the family has disclosed very little about the treatment she received. We haven't been able to identify the physician responsible.”“Then what exactly have you found?”“Her recovery does not match the progression recorded in the medical reports we obtained. Based on those reports, her condition should have continued deteriorating.”The doctor set the papers down.For several moments, he remained silent.He had expected news of Juliette Montclair's death. Even if the family had kept the final stages of her illness private, the outcome should have been inevitable. The substance he had used had been refined through repeated t
Chapter 138
Amelia Lockwood had learned to distrust good news that arrived too easily.The past several weeks had taught her that a promising proposal could be undermined by a single missing document, a carefully timed objection, or a competitor who understood exactly where her company was vulnerable. Even projects that appeared secure could become liabilities when the people involved began reconsidering their commitments.That was why she was still reviewing the documents spread across her office desk when Lisa knocked and entered.“Amelia, Kingsgate has responded.”Amelia looked up immediately.“Have they made a decision?”“They want you at their headquarters this afternoon. Their representative said the review committee has reached a conclusion and that they would prefer to communicate it in person.”Lisa placed a folder on the desk.“I asked whether we needed to prepare any additional documents. They said the committee has everything it requires.”Amelia closed the report she had been reading
Chapter 137
Sebastian stood beside the floor-to-ceiling windows of his Cloud City residence, looking down at the streets below.The city had changed little during his absence. Its commercial districts remained crowded, its wealthy families continued competing for influence, and the people who considered themselves powerful still moved through their lives believing their positions were secure.For Sebastian, however, returning to Cloud City had never been about enjoying a quieter life.There were matters he needed to settle, questions he needed answered, and people he needed to find.Unfortunately, progress had been slower than he expected.He took out his phone and called Isaac Rutherford.The call connected almost immediately.“Mr. Sebastian.”“Isaac, give me an update.”There was a brief silence on the other end.“Which matter would you like me to address first?”Sebastian's expression remained unchanged. “Dr. Evans.”“We're still investigating his whereabouts. We've checked the addresses and p
Chapter 136
Mason Blackthorn was reviewing a property acquisition report when his phone began to vibrate.He glanced at the screen.The number was unfamiliar, but he recognized it immediately.For several seconds, he considered letting the call go unanswered. Then he set down his pen and picked up the phone."Yes?""Have you made any progress?"The voice was calm, almost indifferent.Mason sat back in his chair."We've continued the investigation. The information available to us remains limited, and we haven't obtained reliable confirmation of Mr. Cross's identity.""You were not asked to obtain reliable confirmation of his identity immediately. You were asked to determine whether the individual was in Cloud City and establish who he was.""And we've been working toward that objective," Mason replied. "But the available sightings have been unverified. We have no photographs, no confirmed identification, and no credible evidence that would justify approaching him.""Then find credible evidence."M
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