Davey's strength was a force to be reckoned with, backed by a formidable army of highly trained and fiercely loyal elite soldiers who would stop at nothing to carry out his orders.

In Aurora, firearms and ammunition were unrestricted, and the nobles' arsenals rivaled those of a police station.

Fighting Aurora's nobles with guns was a losing battle, and a dangerous one at that. It would be nothing short of suicide.

After careful deliberation, they concluded that cunning and cleverness were their only weapons. They needed to devise a clever ruse to entice Davey away from his villa, and then exploit the opportunity to slip in unnoticed, conducting a stealthy search for clues while Davey was absent.

However, this plan was equally precarious. Davey's acceptance of the invitation was far from guaranteed, and even if he did take the bait, the loyal guards stationed at his villa would pose a formidable obstacle.

Moreover, Erick's current physical state was too frail to permit him to engage in such strenuous activities, rendering him temporarily incapable of taking action.

Raegan and Erick were forced to put their plans on hold, but this was only a temporary setback. When Landen discovered this, he felt utterly powerless and frustrated, unable to do anything to assist.

Landen had been wanting to rescue Casey, but his own fragile health, worn down by years of illness and reliance on medication and supplements, had left him weak, a constant reminder that he was no longer capable of saving her.

The Aurora's entry rules for outsiders were very strict. Only a few people might be allowed in, but a large group would almost certainly be rejected.

But then, a name came to Landen's mind, someone who might be willing to help.

Landen told Raegan and Erick to find Hector, who had a lot of connections from his years abroad. If it was about saving Casey, Hector would probably be eager to lend a hand.

Raegan was unaware of the intricate web of relationships between her mother and these men, and the complex history that bound them together.

Given Casey's captivating charm and grace, it was only natural that she drew attention from many admirers.

Raegan inherited Casey's beauty, but sometimes felt it was more of a burden than a gift. Casey's life served as a vivid illustration of this very principle! They remained unsure about her location and circumstances.

By the time they reached out to Hector, he had already arrived in Aurora, having traveled at the quickest pace possible. His extensive international network and considerable influence effortlessly navigated the complex entry protocols, facilitating a seamless arrival.

By the next morning, Hector had already arrived at the Clifford family's manor, surprising Raegan with his quick arrival. Stefan was absent, nearly exposing their fake newlywed cover.

Luckily, Hector's focus was on the situation with Casey, and he didn't question why Raegan and Stefan weren't sharing a room as a newlywed couple, sparing them from an awkward explanation.

Once Erick had shared all the clues about Casey's whereabouts, Hector vanished into thin air.

Three days passed before Hector reappeared. He reunited with Erick and the others, announcing, “I've scouted out that villa, and everything Looks good. Davey appears to be the only occupant, with no evidence of a woman's presence or belongings."

Erick and Raegan were left speechless, their faces frozen in shock and disbelief. This seemed unlikely. If someone had really been there, wouldn't there be some clues, some hints, something at all?