?<strong>Chapter 1008:</strong>


    After contemting for a moment, Kristopher attempted to call Oliver. An impersonal, automated voice quickly intervened, saying, “The number you have…


    Kristopher dialed Albin’s number, only to be greeted by the same automated response: “The number you have dialed is not in service. Please try againter.” His thoughts then shifted to Albin. Checking their message history, he realized he had neglected to respond to several of Albin’s older messages.


    With a frown, Kristopher tried Albin’s number again, only to receive the same automated response. “The number you have dialed is not in service. Please try againter.”


    After some deliberation, Kristopher resolved to pursue the matter further and reached out to other members of the Murray family.


    He was shocked to learn from them that Albin had been caught in an avnche in Zimeron, a disaster that had devastated many homes and resulted in numerous casualties, with Albin currently listed as missing. Thinking of Albin’s partner, Camille, Kristopher asked, “Is Camille aware of what happened to Albin?”


    Perplexed, the Murray family members responded, “Camille? When did Albin have a girlfriend?”


    Kristopher dismissed their confusion with cursory remarks. The Murrays, assuming any mention of a girlfriend was merely another of Albin’s transient romances, did not probe further.


    After ending the call, Kristopher coordinated with international contacts to initiate aprehensive search and rescue operation in Zimeron.


    Once the ns were set, he remembered Camille was an acquaintance of Carrie’s.


    Given the uncertainty of Albin’s condition and knowing Albin’s affection for Camille, Kristopher felt it was proper to inform her. Reassured by his decision, heposed a message to Carrie on WhatsApp: “Albin has been involved in a serious ident in Zimeron, and his status is currently unknown. Could you please notify Camille and ask if she wishes to travel to Zimeron? Should the worst have urred, this might be herst opportunity to see him. I’m prepared to arrange a private jet for her journey.”


    While dining with Marina and Kyson at the Morrison family’s mansion, Carrie felt her phone buzz quietly on the table. A WhatsApp message appeared, bearing a name she didn’t recognize.


    Briefly puzzled by the sender’s identity, Carrie peeked at the screen before setting the phone aside.


    Marina, quick to notice, leaned in slightly and asked, “Carrie, who’s that? Your boyfriend?”


    “It’s likely a business associate,” Carrie replied, shaking her head casually.


    She often received messages from unfamiliar contacts, typically business associates or acquaintances from Morrison family gatherings. Initial exchanges with these new contacts usually fizzled out, leaving them as mere names in her contacts list.


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