It turned out that after Elliana, disguised as a man, had attended the Evans family banquet and revealed herself as Milena, the Thompson family had secretly dispatched agents to Ublento to investigate Milena’s whereabouts. Their movements had been so discreet that almost no one caught wind of it. Cole’s men had stumbled upon the information purely by accident. However, the reason for their clandestine search for Milena remained a mystery.
Elliana and Cole made their way back to Harmony Estate, eager to share the latest intel with Arthur and Milton. As soon as they arrived, Elliana outlined her strategy.
“The Thompson family is actively searching for Milena. Using that identity is our only ticket inside. I’m heading to Yruzias as Milena.”
The Thompson family controlled Yruzias’s economy and held absolute power there. Stepping into their domain as Milena would surely put Elliana on their radar and unmask what they truly wanted.
“I don’t think this is a good idea,” Milton countered, frowning.
“From what I’ve gathered, most people who want Milena’s help are seeking cures for incurable diseases. But there’s no record of anyone in the Thompson family being seriously ill. I fear their motive lies elsewhere.”
Arthur voiced his concern.
“We really don’t know what the Thompson family is capable of. If there’s something more going on, you could be putting yourself in danger.”
Cole clasped Elliana’s hand firmly.
“They both have a point. I don’t want you to risk your life in Yruzias. Let’s figure another way out.”
But Elliana stood firm.
“This is our most effective lead and probably our only chance to find something. If we hold back now, another opportunity might never come. I’m done waiting. I have to act.”
Recognizing her resolve, the three men relented, immediately shifting their focus to backup plans and rescue contingencies, preparing for anything that might go wrong.
In the midst of their planning, Elliana’s phone lit up with an incoming call from Levi. She answered, curiosity piqued. When the call connected, Levi spoke quietly.
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“Could you help me out with something?”
Elliana raised an eyebrow. It was rare for Levi to request favors; he usually stayed silent unless there was work to be done. With mild surprise, she asked, “What do you need?”
Levi replied, “Could you come to Yruzias to treat my uncle? He needs your medical expertise.”
To treat Levi’s uncle? Elliana almost laughed out loud. Here she was, racking her brain for an excuse to show up in Yruzias as Milena without raising suspicion, and Levi had just given her the perfect pretext.
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