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    With visible effort, Kolton pulled his fury back beneath the surface, his features settling into their usual mask ofposed authority.


    Terror crept up Shiloh’s spine as he pressed the phone closer to his ear. “Absolutely, Mr. Cooper. This time I’ll root out everyst connection the Ward family has nted there. Nothing will remain.”


    Kolton released a dismissive sound before shifting topics. “Speaking of oversights, how has Zoey been faring recently? You seem to have neglected updating me on her activities.”


    “Zoey’s situation remains stable,” Shiloh replied, dabbing perspiration from his brow. Kolton’s vtile mood tonight left him genuinely unnerved.


    “Just because things are going as normal, it doesn’t excuse radio silence.” Kolton’s voice carried a sharp edge as he reinforced expectations. “Moving forward, I expect weekly reports on her activities. No exceptions.”


    “Absolutely, Mr. Cooper!” Shiloh answered with crisp efficiency.


    Relief began washing over him as he anticipated the call’s conclusion, but Kolton’s tone shifted once more after an ufortable silence.


    “One final matter requires rification. During Maia’s four-year imprisonment, did she ever have any contact with Zoey?” Kolton’s gaze narrowed as he awaited the answer.


    His naturally suspicious nature demanded absolute certainty that Shiloh remained loyal to his interests alone.


    The question struck Shiloh like a physical blow, his phone nearly slipping from trembling fingers.


    Perspiration beaded across his forehead as he fought to steady his breathing, hastily wiping away the moisture.


    Desperation wed at hisposure as his thoughts spiraled. Then he recalled the folded letter Zoey had pressed into his palm that afternoon as he departed her private quarters.


    Her parting words echoed clearly. “Open it if Kolton calls with questions about my rtionship with Maia.”


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    Shiloh immediately rummaged through and found the letter. After opening it, he took a quick nce at the small writing and steadied his nerves.


    He steadied himself before cautiously responding, “Mr. Cooper, I’ve looked into this matter! Since they were locked up in the same facility, it’s highly likely that Maia and Zoey would have run into each other. I’ve also wondered if there’s more between them than just that. But so far, nothing points to anything serious. They seem to have just brushed shoulders. Don’t worry — I’ll keep digging and make sure there’s no threat.”


    Shiloh spoke firmly, staying true to what the letter had instructed him to do.


    Kolton didn’t say a word after hearing this. He had to make sure that Zoey hadn’t somehow helped Maia. But now, Shiloh’s reply took the weight off his mind.


    Spending over four years under the same roof made it nearly impossible for Maia not to havee across Zoey.


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