To ensure it wouldn't be triggered accidentally, she employed a complex cross-stitching method that only Casey, with her specialized embroidery skills, could undo.

Despite the gunshot wound in his shoulder, Erick seized the notebook and, within five seconds, cracked the satellite tracking on the locator.

It pinpointed the Location of one of Davey's manors.

This meant Davey had likely hidden Casey in his underground basement.

Their next step was to uncover the mechanism for basement access.

Hector quickly devised a strategy to revisit Davey's manor.

However, on the operation day, Hector's entry was thwarted when he discovered that Davey had brought in expert royal tomb craftsmen from Aurora to install a dangerous “quicksand fire" system throughout the premises.

This system could engulf the entire villa in flammable quicksand at the touch of a button.

Davey had effectively transformed his manor into a mausoleum. His actions were beyond comprehension.

Hector hesitated, recognizing the grave risks to anyone attempting entry and Casey, who Davey had stashed in the basement.

Davey's extreme measures shocked everyone. Who would rig their home with such lethal traps? What could drive someone to these drastic measures?

Consequently, their plan to rescue Casey had to be delayed.

Hector sought advice from many seasoned craftsmen to decode the quicksand fire system, hoping to identify a flaw.

After days of investigation, they concluded there were no weaknesses.

The only option was to draw Davey out and search his house during his absence.

But Davey had rejected all reasons to leave his home in recent days.

This left everyone feeling anxious and uncertain about the next steps.

Raegan had been on edge for several days due to the situation.

Noticing her distress, Stefan suggested they go out for dinner at a restaurant, considering Erick needed some rest as well.

Although not particularly excited, Raegan felt compelled to accept, acknowledging Stefan's continuous support, especially with the challenges involving her mother.