Chapter 1758

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The second floor was eerily quiet, a world away from the lively chaos of the ballroom downstairs. In the corridor, the maid who had earlier taken Mirabella to her room lay sprawled on the floor, a large pool of blood beneath her slowly congealing. It was clear she'd been dead for about ten minutes.

"She was killed with a single shot," Wyatt noted immediately, assessing the scene with practiced eyes.

Nick clenched his fists, his face a storm of worry and anger. He couldn't bear the thought of his sister facing danger. Memories of his own kidnapping haunted him, a despair he could never shake.

"Mira's tougher than she looks," James said, picking up on Nick's anxiety.

"I know," Nick replied quietly. He'd always known Mirabella wasn't as innocent as she seemed, but he had let her play the part.

The three of them swiftly searched the second floor for Mirabella, checking every room and potential hiding spot. All they found was emptiness. Not even a hint of a struggle.

Minutes later, they regrouped. Nick's patience had run dry, and he pulled out his phone, barking into it: "Seal off all the exits of the Duke's estate. No one leaves." This update is available on Find1Novel.net

With a menacing air, he descended the stairs.

"James, this could get ugly," Wyatt warned, watching Nick's intense demeanor. "Should we try to stop Mr. Davis?"

The Duke's estate wasn't just any wealthy family's home. There was power here. Traditionally, you didn't pick a fight with the authorities. A public showdown in front of so many noble families and ministers would be like slapping the royal family's face, and the fallout...

James just gave a cold chuckle. He seemed less visibly angry than Nick, but his eyes were steely. "If Murray's bold enough to pull this, he better brace for the aftermath."

With that, James swept down the stairs. Wyatt, seeing that James was all in, rubbed his temples in frustration. He had seen this coming.

Wyatt sighed and pulled out his phone to call the deputy of the security team. Luckily, he had planned ahead. Let them make an scene, the royal family wouldn't d?re take on the Davis family head-on. s

Downstairs, after Nick's call, a dozen fierce-looking men marched in through the main entrance, more intimidating than a military squad.

The previously chaotic hall fell silent at their entrance, guests turning to the door in terrified silence.

Leading the group, Reid strode up to Nick and nodded. "Mr. Nick."

The first to react was the Duchess, who recognized the emblem on their uniforms.

They were from the Davis family.

A wave of unease swept over the Duchess. She hadn't expected the Davis family to blatantly disregard decorum like this. But she was a woman of stature and quickly regained her composure, striding toward Nick with a stern expression. s

"What is the meaning of this, Mr. Davis?" the Duchess demanded sharply.

"Where is she?" Nick asked, his face unreadable as he faced the Duchess.

"Who?" The Duchess's heart skipped a beat as she feigned ignorance. "This is the Duke's estate, Mr. Davis. As a guest having your men storm in like this is quite improper wouldn't you say?" 's