Chapter One Hundred-Thirty-Two

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Flashback

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As Alexander returned to his hotel suite that fateful night, a whirlwind of emotions consumed him. He sat on the edge of the bed, his thoughts in disarray.

How was he going to rescue Camilla?

How would he even begin to break the devastating news of her disappearance to her parents?

His hands instinctively rose to his hair, ruffling it in frustration, and he hung his head low in despair.

Amidst the tears glistening in his beautiful blue eyes, he noticed a purple, sparkling device on the floor. His mind raced as he realized it was Camilla's phone.

Slowly, Alexander reached out and picked up the device, a face-down iPhone. He turned it over to reveal the blank screen.

With a soft double-tap, the phone came to life, prompting him for a passcode.

Without hesitation, he input the code, granting access to the phone's contents. What he saw on the interface not only shocked him but sent chills down his spine.

"Alexander, it's urgent. You need to know that Charles