Chapter 22

The unknown caller was on the phone again, his voice cold and calculating. "I want surveillance on the Kendrick Mansion.

Find out everything about Iris's movements. We can't afford another mistake.""Yes, sir," came the prompt reply.

He hung up the phone and leaned back, his brain working on a new strategy already. He had underestimated Iris's determination, but he was not going to let that stop him.

Not when he was so close to achieving his goal."Enjoy your safety while it lasts, Iris," he murmured to himself, a sinister smile curling his lips. "Because it won't last long.”

Ryan’s assistant,Luca, was already waiting in his study room when he arrived. Luca had been briefed on the situation and had spent the night gathering information.

“Ryan,” Luca greeted, concern evident in his eyes. “How is Iris?”

“She’s resting,” Ryan replied, his voice tight with worry. “We need to find out who’s behind this.

Any leads?”Luca nodded, spreading out a few documents on the desk. “I did some digging