Raegan hadn't noticed the concern etching Stefan's brow as she excitedly clutched his wrist, exclaiming, “It's him. These eyes I remember! He has heterochromia!"

Five years ago, amid Raegan's car incident, as the car she was in on the verge of falling down to the river, this man thrust the car off the bridge just before rescue arrived.

Raegan remembered distinctly because, even though the man was disguised with a cap and mask, the lighting had caused his eyes to reveal their unique colors: one light blue, the other light red.

In the photo Raegan pointed at, it was only the man's eyes that stood out, immediately recognizable.

After five years, seeing those eyes again stirred a deep sense of dread in Raegan. They reminded her of the calculating gaze of a venomous snake, giving anyone he looked at a chilling sense of danger.

Raegan's grip on Stefan's arm trembled with the intensity of her emotions. "Stefan, do you know who he is?"

Stefan's frown deepened. "This man is connected to the Maxwell family, recently sent on a mission. His current location is unknown. I'll circulate this photo among the Clifford family to be vigilant. The moment this man returns to Aurora, we'll apprehend him to uncover the truth about what happened five years ago."

“It's not just about five years ago," Raegan insisted. "He was also involved in the recent bombing."

Raegan recognized the man's accent from the voice-altering device in the car loaded with explosives. She was convinced he was the same man who had altered his voice during the car incident five years ago.

Stefan was aware of Lauren's kidnapping Raegan, as Erick had briefed him.

At the time, a hacker had infiltrated the car's system, and after using satellite technology to trace the signal, Erick sent the code to Stefan to help find someone to crack where it was sent from.

Ultimately, Stefan's hacker acquaintance discovered that the signal was sent from Ardlens.

With the evidence linking back to the man with heterochromia, Stefan's expression turned grave.

Stefan chose not to burden Raegan with his concerns, opting instead to reassure her gently, “I understand. Don't worry. I'll have someone keep an eye on him."

Raegan nodded, grateful for his support. "Thank you, Stefan."

Raegan was aware that even if they located this man, proving his crimes would be difficult after so much time. The fact that the man was from Aurora only complicated matters further. Without conclusive evidence, law enforcement wouldn't be able to pursue extradition or make an arrest outside their jurisdiction.

For now, Raegan decided to focus on figuring out the mastermind. Was it Lauren, or perhaps Katie?

Given Lauren's death, only Katie among Raegan's acquaintances seemed capable and motivated enough to hire someone to commit murder. If they could secure a confession from this man, it could definitively let Katie face the music.

"What's there to thank me for? It's just a small favor," Stefan remarked, as he shielded Raegan from the brisk wind and escorted her to the door. "Go inside now. I'm heading back."

After watching Raegan enter her villa, Stefan returned to his car and gazed once more at the photo of the man with heterochromia.