In under two minutes, the housekeeper returned with a cautious response, "Sir, Miss Rivera isn't home."

Horace, taken aback, questioned, "Wasn't she just here minutes ago?"

The housekeeper explained, “Mrs. Fowler mentioned that Miss Rivera wanted to explore another city, so she left immediately after grabbing a few things."

Hearing this, Fulton shot a pointed look at Horace.

The idea that Sierra had left to evade trouble in the midst of a tense situation was too convenient to believe. Only a fool would buy such words.

Due to Sierra's hasty departure, Horace sensed a connection.

Noting Fulton's perceptive expression, Horace retorted, "Go inquire with Mrs. Fowler about Sierra's whereabouts."

The housekeeper reported, "She claims not to know."

“Oh, really?" Horace smirked mysteriously, then called the housekeeper again, saying, "I'm certain Sierra hasn't gotten far.

Send someone to track her down."

"Yes, sir!" the housekeeper acknowledged before he could exit.

However, a coquettish voice interrupted from upstairs, “Wait!”

Rita descended the staircase slowly, fixing her gaze on Fulton.

“Horace, what's going on? Why the urgency to bring Sierra back?"

Seeing Rita putting on an act, Fulton sneered and briefly recounted the situation.

Rita remarked, "So, it's all speculation. No concrete evidence proving Brady's actions are tied to Sierra, and Brady hasn't confessed, right?"

Fulton, harboring no fondness for Rita, opted for silence. Standing up, he addressed Horace, "I believe you're well-informed. I won't say more. If you think the Garrett family still holds some influence, please manage to help Brady. We will definitely return the favor someday. If you believe my family is declining, and you'd rather not be associated with us, I'll take my leaving now."

“Oh, what are you talking about?" Horace, brushing off Fulton's dramatics, stood up and reassured, “Don't worry. I'll manage to help Brady. You can head back. I'll update you as soon as I have any news.”

Fulton smiled appreciatively.

"You're a reasonable man. The Fowler family thrives under your leadership."