Chapter 169

The flight to Sydney had been long and stifling, but neither Aiden nor Jesse slept. They moved through the terminal and a driver met them at the arrivals gate.

Mr. Tommy’s office was in a modest building near the harbour. It wasn’t the kind of place Aiden usually visited, but that morning it felt like what he needed. When they walked in, Mr. Tommy rose from behind his desk and offered a firm, businesslike smile. He had arranged a place for them at a nearby suite...a simple, clean place where they could rest before the meeting.

"Welcome to Sydney," Mr. Tommy said, shaking Aiden’s hand with a grip that was all apology and respect. "Sorry I insisted you come. I wanted to see how you're fairing in person."

Aiden furrowed his brows, “What do you mean?"

Mr. Tommy leaned forward, folding his hands on the desk. "Nothing serious. I was only concern. I mean, with everything you’ve been through...losing your grandmother, Madam Blackwood, and your wife’s missing, you still keep going. That tak