“Here. Make it bigger.”
Lyra’s voice was sharp and commanding, like a gavel striking wood. Her fingertip tapped firmly against the screen.
The staff jumped to obey. The image shifted. A license plate appeared, hazy but still clear enough to read.
“I’ll send the plate to Zane. He’ll contact the Krigan officials in my name and track it down.”
Finn raised his phone, his hand steady as stone.
Tess pressed her lips together and stayed silent.
She knew calling the police would waste too much time. Finn was the only path that made sense.
She despised relying on him, but there was no choice.
Half of the time she had bargained with the press was already gone. Every second mattered now more than ever.
“Thank you.”
Her words came quietly, her lips parting to reveal a faint glimpse of teeth.
Finn’s fingers froze against the phone for an instant. Then his grip tightened.
“It’s nothing.”
His eyes lowered, his tone smooth and calm as a quiet tide.
“What do you mean nothing, Mr. Lock?”
Zane’s voice rang out from the phone, careless and unaware.
Finn’s eyes turned sharp, cold fire flickering in the dark.
What are you, blind? Is working with me too cushy for you?
Zane faltered at the silence, his confusion plain.
Then Finn’s voice slid through the line, colder than steel.
“I wasn’t talking to you. I sent you the plate. Track it now. Move faster than you ever have in your life.”
“Yes sir, right awa-”
The call cut off with a flat tone.
“In ten minutes, we’ll have a lead.”
Finn slipped his phone away. His gaze locked on Tess, burning, unwavering.
“Fine.”
Tess answered fast.
She knew that rushing in panic would solve nothing. Her body sank into the chair, though her chest was far from steady.
The man on the footage had gone straight to Ken’s door. That was no coincidence,
He had a plan. He had a reason. But what was it?
Her head ached. She pressed her fingers against her forehead.
Then cool fingertips touched her skin. They massaged her temples gently.
Her head snapped up in surprise. Lachlan was there beside her, his gaze gentle, almost glowing. He looked like something out of a story, like a spirit sent to soften pain.
“You don’t look well. Do you feel a little better now?”
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Chapter 437 Search
Tess tapped lightly against Lachlan’s hand, telling him to stop. She pulled her phone out and scanned her messages.
The map glowed bright. A red dot pulsed across the screen, moving fast.
“The car is headed straight for Aetheris.”
Zane’s voice echoed loud through the monitoring room.
Tess pinched the screen and zoomed out. Her brows drew tight as she studied it.
The vehicle had already passed Krigan’s border. It sped along the highway that ran parallel with Bradington.
Beyond Bradington waited Aetheris.
Aetheris.
Her heart slammed hard against her chest.
Ken’s abduction was no random crime. The purpose was clear. They wanted Ken. Or they wanted to cut her off from the truth she was chasing. Aetheris was the key.
Her fingers twisted together in thought. Who in Aetheris sent that man?
Henry?
Her steps in Krigan had been hidden. She had told no one outside her circle.
Henry should be basking in his victory, savoring her downfall. Why would he waste energy tracking her now?

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