From Ashes of Scandals to His Embrace novel Chapter 390

Zero One froze for a moment when he spotted Laurinda speeding away in Seraphina’s car. He glanced at the two vehicles parked by the curb, not daring to make a move. He didn't want to risk drawing attention from the people lurking nearby.

Still, worry for Laurinda gnawed at him. Stuck between staying put and running after her, he finally called Adolphus.

At that moment, Adolphus was on his way to the airport, frustration simmering beneath his calm exterior. He regretted not going back with Laurinda. He’d stayed behind in Frostfrod, hoping to collect more evidence, but trouble had found them at home anyway.

“What happened?” Adolphus asked, his voice clipped.

“Sir, Laurinda left on her own. I’m staying here, just in case. I don’t want to lead those people to her.”

Adolphus paused, tension tightening his features. He looked even more serious than usual.

“You keep them distracted. I’ll find out what she’s up to.”

His voice was low and steady, but it made Zero One’s heart skip a beat. Zero One lowered his own voice and added, “Sir, Laurinda’s driving really fast. If you call her now, it might put her in danger.”

Adolphus didn’t respond. He ended the call and picked up his pace toward the airfield. The worry in his chest only grew, and he wished he could just appear by Laurinda’s side in an instant.

He hesitated for a second, then decided not to call Laurinda directly. Instead, he told Zero Nine to track Seraphina’s car and send a team after Laurinda, hoping she’d stay safe.

Laurinda’s foot was heavy on the gas. Every second counted, and she couldn’t shake the fear that any delay might put Renata in more danger.

After an hour, she pulled over near the mountains where Renata’s signal was coming from. The road turned into a winding, rocky trail—no way her car could make it any further. She grabbed the gun from her backpack and tucked it into the back of her waistband. She left her long down coat in the car, moving quickly and quietly as she set off into the forest.

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