Nathans expression mirrored seriousness as he remarked, I suspect the man she saved three years ago might be Cory, who has been evading capture.


    Cory was once an elite soldier known for his exceptional investigative and counter-investigation skills.


    Capturing him would prove to be quite challenging.


    He abducted Hilliards patient and had her undergo stic surgery to resemble me, intending to confuse you, Lucinda exined with a focused intensity.


    His motives and nning are ringly apparent.


    Its evident he seeks to bring you down, even if it means dragging you into his own turmoil.


    But why? What kind of intense animosity do you hold against him? Lucinda inquired, probing Nathans thoughts.


    Nathan fell momentarily silent, a fleeting image of a woman appearing in his mind.