Hearing that Scarlett wanted to find someone made Theodor wish to help. "Boss, when are you planning to go there? Let me accompany you..."
Scarlett was tempted.
She ponders for a while, trying to decide whether to invite him to that place or not. After a few seconds, she silently gazed at him. However, it confused her even more because she knew this man was noisy. Afraid he will leak information about her mother.
"Boss, I'll help you to track down the person you're looking for. Trust me, my connections in this country are extensive. I will never let you down..." Theodor tried to convince her.
After a few seconds of silence, she said, "Theo, you're a busy man. How can I ask you to do that for me? I can't waste your precious time. I think it's better if I go there with Logan," she refused his help.
"Bloody hell, boss!" Theodor cursed bitterly. "I even spent a year searching for you... How can you say that accompanying you for a mere hour wastes my time?"
Scarlett nearly choked upon hearing Theodor's foolish remarks about his past mistakes hunting her.
Gosh!
"Fine! You can come tomorrow. We'll go there at nine in the morning," she said, feeling defeated. It's too late to refuse him now.
After finalizing their plans for the next day, Theodor joined Xander and the others on the third floor to continue their evening.
Meanwhile, Scarlett made her way to her computer room. She had to thoroughly prepare for her mission to find her mother tomorrow.
She sat down and directed her attention to the computer screen, determined to get a map of the location even if it was tough. The area was heavily developed now, and her mother was there decades ago.
Scarlett grew increasingly puzzled as she browsed for several minutes to search for the original map and any relevant information about her mother's apartment but found nothing.
Even after hacking into the City Planning office server, she found no trace of information regarding the apartment. Even the old map can't be found. The oldest map she could find was from ten years ago.
Thoughts raced through Scarlett's mind, questioning whether Theodor had provided her with incorrect information.
After pausing a few minutes trying to calm her mind, she made another attempt to find any leads, but the outcome remained unchanged. It was as if all information about the apartment her mother had lived in vanished as if it had never existed.
"Gosh! I thought everything would go smoothly... it's not as easy as I imagined," Scarlett sighed deeply.
While shaking her head in disappointment, she stood up from her seat and walked over to a glass window, gazing outside at the dark sky. She tried to calm her racing mind but couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by the countless questions swirling within her.
When Scarlett was lost in her thoughts, she was startled by the sudden vibration of her cell phone in her coat pocket.
She quickly retrieved it and was surprised to see the name "Noah Withers" flashing on the screen. A wide smile spread across her face as she saw her uncle calling her.
It had been a while since Scarlett last spoke to him. Their last conversation took place when they met on Island B. At that time, she regretted not being able to spend more time with him because she was too busy with her father's funeral.
Since their meeting on Island B, they had been maintaining contact through text messages and emails. Noah had expressly advised Scarlett against making direct calls due to the unfavorable situation in X Country.
Noah Withers had shared with Scarlett that Jude Withers had been behaving strangely recently. Therefore, Scarlett refrained from reaching out to Noah, instead patiently waiting for him to initiate contact.
"Uncle!" Scarlett exclaimed cheerfully as the call connected.
"Scarlett, how are you?"
"I'm fine," she replied, her smile growing wider upon hearing Noah's voice. "Uncle, are you feeling unwell? Your voice sounds hoarse..." she asked with concern.
"Yes, I'm allergic to colds, as I mentioned before. I'm not particularly fond of winter because I easily develop a sore throat," Jude Withers, who pretended to be Noah Withers, explained.
"Oh, I'm sorry, uncle," Scarlett expressed her genuine concern. "Spring is coming soon, and I'm sure you'll feel better!"
"Thank you, my lovely niece. By the way, have you arrived in Royal City?" He asked.
"Uncle, I arrived just yesterday but haven't started tracking my mother yet. I'll begin the investigation tomorrow." Scarlett explained.
"Take some rest first. Your health is more important."
Scarlett chuckled at her uncle's concern. "I know. Don't worry about me. Even though I'll be investigating tomorrow, I'll just check the address you gave me. However, Uncle, this investigation might be challenging."
"Huh!? How so?"
Scarlett swiftly explained the peculiar things she had discovered as if the address given by her uncle never existed.
"Uncle, is the address you gave me wrong?" Scarlett asked, her voice filled with confusion.
"Of course, it's the correct address." Jude Withers chuckled at the other end. "Stay calm... You don't have to rush. Your health is the most important priority..."
"I will, Uncle. And you, too... be careful not to let that despicable Jude Withers know that you've been in contact with me!" Scarlett can't help but curse his first uncle.
Jude, at the other end, feels amused hearing that.
"Hahaha, of course. Don't worry. Everything here was under control. And, I'll ensure that stupid Jude Withers never finds your location in M Country..." Jude Withers almost choked on his own words. He cursed himself for getting carried away by his lies.
"Alright, Uncle. I'll end the call now. It's late here, and I need to get some rest," Scarlett said with a hint of weariness in her voice.
"Mmm... Alright. Take care, and get a good night's sleep. Ah, please give my regards to Xander, and I hope we can meet in person soon," Jude Withers replied, his tone filled with sincerity.
"Sure, uncle!" After ending the call with her uncle, Scarlett left her computer room and entered the bedroom. To her surprise, Xander had just come out of the bathroom, wrapped only in a white towel around his waist.
She swallowed silently, her eyes fixed on the perfect God creatures before her.
'Oh my! Why does my husband have to look so incredibly hot?' she thought to herself.
****
Meanwhile, in X Country,
After Jude Withers finished his conversation with Scarlett over the phone, he sat silently in his chair, lost in thought. He was thinking about the next step he wanted to take.
A few minutes later, he pressed the red button located under his desk.
Shortly after, a man dressed in black with a tattoo on his neck entered the room and stood a few steps in front of Jude Withers' desk.
"Master," the man with the tattoo bowed respectfully to Jude.
"How are things in the Royal City?" Jude asked, crossing his arms in front of his chest while staring at the men with his solemn gaze.
"Everything has been arranged as per your instructions. We have also located Miss Piers' current residence. She resides in the Royal Garden," the man with the tattoo on his neck reported.
Jude Withers was surprised to learn that Scarlett could afford a house in the Royal Garden. He couldn't even afford one for himself. Could it be that Xander owns property there?
"Are you certain they will be staying there? Not just visiting a friend?"
"According to our people there, Miss Scarlett Piers didn't book a room at the R Hotel, owned by Riley. They headed straight to the Royal Garden from the airport," the man with the tattoos replied. He paused for a moment before continuing, "Sir, gaining access to that place will be difficult as the security is tight. So..."
"I understand. Instruct them not to force their way in, or they'll risk their lives!" Jude said sternly.
"Yes, Sir. I will warn them accordingly..."
"And ensure their primary mission is to identify who is tailing Scarlett. Find out who else is after her besides our own team," Jude said. Ever since meeting Scarlett in person on B Island, he suspected that his niece was not just an ordinary girl.
Jude had attempted to extract information about Scarlett's identity from Noah several times. Still, the stubborn Noah refused to speak, even under severe torture. He was willing to die to protect Scarlett's secret.
"And I'm certain that Rosalie, that wretched woman, will be concerned about her daughter visiting M Country. She might even arrive in the same city. Assign another team to track her down... and send the Gold Team to trace her!" Jude continued.
The man with the tattoos was taken aback by his master's request to deploy the elite Gold Team. They were usually assigned to critical missions.
"Yes, Sir. I will make the necessary arrangements for their immediate departure!" the man responded.
"Good!" Jude said, dismissing his subordinate.
