"Is he coming?"
The howling sea breeze tousled Ella's hair as she shivered. After so many years, she suddenly realized just how cold winter could be.
The salty tang of the sea wafted through the air. By the damp seaside, some of Charlie's servants were fishing. The robust men laughed and chatted as they worked, exuding a sense of happiness.
Ella clenched her fists tightly, her eyes fixed on the helicopter descending lower and lower, preparing to land on the small nearby airstrip.
The space for helicopters didn't need to be extensive, and this spot was more than adequate.
The helicopter came to a stop, and three men stepped out. Leading the group was Mason!
Ella's spirits surged. She needed to stay sharp—this man held answers she had to uncover. This time, she would give her all to go head-to-head with him.
Meanwhile, at Mason's residence: