His direct approach left little room for debate.


    The implicit expectation was clear-their presence, more a formality than a necessity, was no longer required.


    With a few courteous exchanges, the crowd began to dissipate, the vi soon regaining its customary stillness.


    With the departure of the rtives, Nathan spared them no further thought.


    His next steps were towards Norton’s room, where he sought to check in on his grandfather’s condition.


    An hour had passed when Sonny’s call came through.


    Nathan, who had been vigntly keeping watch over Norton, nced at his phone before stepping quietly out of the room to a secluded spot at the corridor’s end to answer.


    “Ronan’s been found,” Sonny reported from the other line.


    “He tried to slip away, hiding out in a bar.


    I caught up to him before he could make a run for it.


    ”


    “Bring him to the ancestral temple,” Nathan instructed firmly.


    “I’ll confront him there myself.


    ”


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    Meanwhile, at Peace Mountain, Lucinda watched the clock, her anxiety palpable.


    She realized she needn’t have involved Graham.


    Her status as Cadiered’s wealthiest woman and CEO of the Simmons Group meant she had ample connections to address the situation on her own.


    Yet, she had chosen to see where Graham’s loyaltiesy, to decipher his true stance on her and Valerie’s confrontation.


    After all, when Valerie had caused Lucinda a lot of trouble back then, Graham was implicated as one of Valerie’s backers.


    As the time for the flight’s departure neared, Lucinda resolved to seek an update directly from Graham.


    Rising from her seat, she


    was met by the sight of Graham descending the stairs, a cautious hand on the railing, his knee bearing his careful steps.


    Their gazes locked across the distance, Violeta quickly stepping in to assist Graham.


    Holding Lucinda’s gaze, Graham’s voice, rough yet determined, broke the silence.


    “I’ve had it confirmed.


    N and Danilo are booked on tonight’s flight to Zephyria.


    Measures have been taken to temporarily withhold their passports, ensuring they cannot depart as nned.


    ”


    Lucinda’s tension eased with Graham’s assurance.


    “Understood,” she acknowledged.


    Graham, aware of the delicate situation, advised, “Time is of the essence, especially with Danilo’s status.


    International pressures won’t allow his detainment for long without repercussions.


    ”


    “I’m aware,” Lucinda agreed, recognizing the urgency.


    “Now that we’ve established N’s identity, we must resolve this swiftly.


    ”


    She was poised to exit when Graham, oveing a bout of coughing from his dry throat, intervened.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org.


    “I’ve managed to secure Danilo’s contact from his flight details.


    Directly reaching out to him might expedite resolving this situation.


    ”


    Turning back, Lucinda was visibly taken aback.


    Graham had gone beyond merely supporting her.


    He had proactively gathered valuable information on her behalf.


    “Please forward Danilo’s contact to my phone.


    Thanks.


    ” Lucinda expressed her gratitude, then left the vi, Jennifer apanying her.