Chapter 99

ADAM

Eloise and I continued to move through the crowd, accepting congratulations and well wishes from the guests. I kept glancing around the room, scanning the crowd for any sign of Jonathan, but he had taken the initiative and was now talking to Callum.

He had probably slipped away during the ceremony to begin his part of the operation. Now, all I could do was wait for him to make contact.

Eloise chatted with her relatives near the buffet table when my phone buzzed in my pocket. I stepped away from the crowd, keeping my movements casual. I checked the message. It was from Jonathan:

We spotted the ambulance, but one of my men outside hit a small complication.

I glanced around again, making sure Callum wasn’t watching, and I remained calm. I moved toward a secluded reception corner, pressing the phone to my ear as I dialed Jonathan’s number. Jonathan gestured to Callum to wait a moment as he answered my call.

“Jonathan, what’s going on?” I asked, my voice low but urgent.

“I’m sor