Chapter 225: The Hunt Resumes

Ethan stepped out of the Oval Office, his mind racing. He had always been precise, never second-guessed an order. But this time, he had made a mistake—a costly one.

Chris didn't tolerate failure.

Skylar was out there. And if he didn't find her first, someone else would.

Pulling out his phone, he dialed a number. The line clicked almost instantly.

"She's loose," Ethan said.

The voice on the other end hesitated. "Where do you want us to start?"

Ethan's jaw clenched. He had given Skylar five minutes. That window had long passed.

"Every exit, every contact she has. I want her back before this gets worse."

He ended the call, slipping the phone into his pocket. His next move would determine everything.

Because now?

Now, Skylar wasn't just running from Chris.

She was running from him.

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