"Their escape route headed toward Northside?" Lulu furrowed her brows.


    "It seems so. Did they go into the mountains?" June chimed in, noting that beyond Northsidey


    expansive wilderness.


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    Zane pondered for a moment and then suggested, "Regardless, this at least indicates that Charlie and


    his team might have pursued Everett into the mountains, hence their current imunicado status."


    "So, they''re out of signal range because they''re in the mountains," Samuel agreed.


    Everyone breathed a sigh of relief; under the circumstances, this was rtively good news.


    "I''ll arrange for backup support right away," Zane dered, stepping aside to make the call.


    Nicole, scrutinizing the surveince footage that Preston, Ryder, and Gary had restored, narrowed her


    eyes thoughtfully.


    It seemed that after Er and Patricia had escaped, Charlie had a chance to capture Everett, but Aqu


    unexpectedly intervened, helping Everett escape. Charlie then pursued them, and there had been no


    news since.


    "Max has also taken a team out there; we''ll get some news," Jared reassured, patting Nicole on the


    shoulder.


    "Right." Nicole''s gaze hardened, feeling confident that Everett wouldn''t manage to elude them this time.


    Even with Aqu''s formidable skills, it was improbable he could outmaneuver theirbined forces.


    Turning to Spencer and Lulu, Nicole expressed her concern, "You''ve both been under a lot of strain


    these past few days. Go get some rest." "I''m okay," Lulu insisted, wanting to stay and wait for updates.


    Spencer gently urged her, "Let''s rest now. Nicole will inform US if there''s any news."


    "You look exhausted; you won''t be able to help if you wear yourself out," June also supported the idea.


    "Go rest," Nicole advised, "I''m likely to stay here through the night, and we''ll need you fresh for


    tomorrow''s tasks."


    With a sigh, Lulu relented, "Alright then." "We''ll head back too. If you need anything, make sure to call


    US immediately," June instructed Nicole before leaving.


    Nicole offered a reassuring smile. "Alright, I''ll keep you updated."


    Soon after, Spencer, Samuel, Lulu, and June departed, leaving Nicole in the office with Zane and the


    others.


    Returning from his call, Zane reported, "Everything is arranged." "We have to catch Everett this time,"


    Preston said through gritted teeth, his frustration palpable. ''Everett harmed Grandpa before, and now


    he''s targeting the entire Riddle family. He''s despicable.'' "Max is already en route with his team; they


    can coordinate with US," Jared mentioned to Zane.


    Zane nodded affirmatively. "Right, we won''t let Everett get away this time."


    Meanwhile, in the mountains, Charlie and his team had been pursuing Aqu and Everett for a day and


    a night, their energy nearly depleted.


    "Where could Aqu be hiding Everett and that woman?" Seth wondered, confused about where their


    elusive target could be hiding from their relentless pursuit.


    "It seems Aqu had a hiding spot prepared in advance," Charlie spected, his expression grave. ''No


    wonder Aqu fled in this direction after rescuing Everett; he must have nned this.'' "He really is


    cunning," Seth remarked, shaking his head. If not for Aqu''s sudden intervention, they would have


    captured Everett already, instead of enduring this grueling search.


    "Stay calm, they won''t get far," Charlie stated firmly, his voice carrying a sense of resolute


    determination.


    "Right, we must continue our efforts. We''ll find them eventually," Seth agreed.


    Charlie nced at his team and said, "Once we''re well-rested, we''ll continue." "Understood," the team


    responded, their spirits momentarily buoyed.


    Observing the sky, Charlie instructed, "Let''s split into two groups. Seth, you lead one team, and the rest


    wille with me. We’ll search separately."