Chapter 223

Chapter 223:

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As she studied the lines now, her thoughts drifted—unbidden—to Andrew. Already, her mind was arranging strategies like chess pieces: what to say when she stood before him, how to hold her ground, how to strike if she had to.

Elsewhere, Andrew’s car crawled through a snarl of traffic. His phone buzzed, and his hacker’s voice cut through the speaker, sharp with urgency. “Mr. Brooks, Kestrel just logged in.”

Andrew’s spine stiffened, one hand tightening against his knee. “Where?”

“Maple Avenue. A place called Serendipity Café.”

Andrew’s eyes narrowed, a shadow sweeping over his expression. That was exactly where Cathryn had gone. Could it be that she was Kestrel?