Chapter 361

The voice on the other end perked up with interest. "Maximilian, since when do you answer to someone?"

Maximilian's lips curled into an enigmatic smile. "That's classified information."

His subordinate interrupted urgently, "Sir, we have a situation. Ms. Carter might be in danger."

Maximilian's demeanor shifted instantly. "Explain. Now."

"Our surveillance team just reported that all communication signals at Horizon Technologies have been jammed. And the buyer... it's Damian Castillo."

"Damian Castillo? The trafficker?"

Maximilian shot to his feet. "Get me my phone immediately."

His fingers flew across the screen as he dialed Evelyn.

——

Meanwhile, Evelyn had just wrapped up her meetings at Kingsley Industries. As the elevator doors opened to the parking garage, she spotted a shadowy figure darting between vehicles.

Her instincts screamed warning.

She took two cautious steps forward when suddenly, the hazard lights of a familiar Rolls-Royce Phantom flashed.

The door swung open to reveal Harrison.

"Evelyn."

She exhaled in relief, waving casually. "What brings you here?"

Harrison closed the distance between them, his fingers intertwining with hers. Just then, her phone vibrated.

"One second," she murmured, pulling away to answer.

Harrison watched as Evelyn's expression darkened with each passing second. When she ended the call, his grip tightened.

"Talk to me. What's wrong?"

Evelyn forced a casual shrug. "Nothing important."

Harrison wasn't buying it. His piercing gaze locked onto hers. "We don't keep secrets, remember?"

After a beat of hesitation, Evelyn met his eyes. "Let's discuss this in the car."

They slid into the plush leather seats, the door closing with a muted thud. Evelyn recounted everything—the suspicious activities at Horizon Technologies, the intercepted communications. Harrison listened intently, his jaw tightening.

"It's a trap. They're targeting you."

Evelyn's smile didn't reach her ice-cold eyes. "Damian's made his last mistake. This time, he won't escape."

Harrison's grip on her hand turned almost painful. "Let me handle this."

For a moment, Evelyn considered refusing. Then a slow, dangerous smile curved her lips. "Actually... why don't we turn their game against them?"

"You're planning to go to the facility." It wasn't a question.

Determination flashed in Evelyn's gaze as her mind raced through contingencies. "Sometimes you have to walk into the lion's den to cut off its head."

Harrison didn't argue. He would never stand in her way—only ensure nothing could touch her. Whatever it took.

——

The next morning, Evelyn cleared her schedule. Only Maxwell accompanied her as they prepared to inspect Horizon Technologies.

"Just the two of us, Ms. Carter?" Maxwell frowned.

Evelyn nodded. "More than sufficient."

Though skeptical, Maxwell didn't question further. "Everything's arranged. The company representative will meet us at the pier."

"Good."

Their driver navigated through the city's winding streets until the industrial pier came into view. Maxwell disappeared briefly to collect their passes.

When he returned, the passes gleamed in his palm. "All set."

The morning sun reflected off the water as they approached the waiting boat, neither noticing the shadowy figures watching from the warehouse windows above.