“Keep searching,”

Henry Jefferson commanded, his voice trembled, steadied to an almost flat pitch as he battled to contain his emotions.

Assistant Cooper, frightened by the intensity, hoped dearly that Giselle Lambert would return soon.

“By the way, Mr. Jefferson,” Assistant Cooper added cautiously, “your grandfather is furious after learning about the extensive resources you've deployed to find Miss Lambert.”

Henry scoffed dismissively. “Let him be ...