To either delay Davey or capture him if needed, extensive planning and coordination were necessary at the event venue.

Erick revisited the design plans that he had scrutinized repeatedly, looking for any missed details. By the time he set the plans aside, it was close to midnight. He checked his phone again, yet he received no response from Raegan. Assuming she was sleeping, he went to freshen up.

After his shower, a persistent unease nagged at him. Erick decided to make a call to Raegan's villa.

The phone rang repeatedly before someone finally picked up.

Victor and Judd were tasked with escorting Raegan's babies to Ardlens, leaving only a few servants and bodyguards concealed in vehicles outside and at the villa.

“Hello, who is this?" a drowsy servant inquired through the phone.

Erick's brow furrowed, noting the servant's deep sleep. "It's Erick. Is Raegan asleep?"

Typically, Erick only needed to announce his name, as all at the villa recognized him as Raegan's brother.

Wiping sleep from her eyes, the servant responded, "I'm not sure. Miss hasn't been seen much today."

Not seen? Erick's anxiety mounted. With the babies no longer there, Raegan had no reason to remain secluded in her room all day. "Check on her right now and report back immediately," he instructed sharply, his tone stern.

Jolted by his urgency, the servant quickly replied, "Right away, sir!"

As the servant started to hang up, Erick interjected firmly, “Don't hang up. I'll wait."

“Okay. Setting the phone aside, the servant hastened away to Raegan's room."

Minutes later, the servant's rapid footsteps returned to the phone.

Erick's anxiety escalated with each passing second.

Catching her breath, the servant reported, “Mr. Foster, I knocked on Miss's room, but there was no reply."

Erick's concern deepened. Raegan's bedroom was typically restricted to keep the babies' departure confidential. But normally, she would respond to a knock. The absence of a reply confirmed Raegan was not there. Where had she gone?

As worry overtook him, Erick ended the call and sped toward Raegan's villa, driven by a growing sense of alarm.

After Raegan's previous fainting spell, she had left a spare key with Erick for emergencies.

Upon unlocking the door, Erick found the room desolate, the perfectly made bed signaling that Raegan had not come back.