44. A Race Against Time

Suddenly, Elijah’s phone buzzed again. He glanced down and saw a text message flash across the screen.

"Finally, Sophia is in our grip."

Elijah’s blood ran cold. His eyes darted up to Doug, who had noticed the shift in his expression.

“Doug,” Elijah’s voice was sharp, commanding. “Find out where Sophia is. Right now.”

Doug didn’t waste a second, pulling out his phone to make the necessary calls.

Meanwhile, Elijah’s heart pounded in his chest. Whoever had sent that message knew something he didn’t—and that was unacceptable.

Within moments, Doug’s phone buzzed. He answered, his expression turning grim.

“She’s not at the office. She went out for dinner, but no one knows where she went after.”

Elijah’s fists clenched at his sides. He was being played, and whoever was behind it was getting too close for comfort.

“I’m going after her,” Elijah said, his voice laced with determination.

Doug nodded, already moving to gather more information.

As Elijah stormed out of the palace, his mind was ra

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