Chapter 987



Sophie’s puzzlement deepened with each passing moment. Why on earth would Kallie send Brysen back first?

Sophie dialed Kallie’s number but received no response, which only intensified the unease settling in her chest.

Just as Sophie was about to call again, her phone rang. A spark of hope flickered—perhaps it was Kallie. However, it was a representative from the Nixon Group, asking if they should send a doctor.

“Yes, please,” Sophie responded quickly, providing the address. Once Sophie ended the call, a sinking feeling enveloped her. She couldn’t shake the dread that something was terribly wrong.

“No more waiting,” Sophie declared, rising to her feet with resolve.

“Stay here and look after Brysen. I need to check on my mother.”

Someone attempted to intervene.

“Please reconsider. Your mother specifically instructed us to keep you here with Brysen. We have to adhere to her directives.”

Sophie’s voice was resolute.

“I can’t just sit here not knowing if my mother is safe. I’ll be distraught if things keep on like this. Try to stop me and see how angry I get.”

The bodyguards shared a hesitant glance but ultimately stepped aside, not daring to hinder Sophie.

With her heart pounding, Sophie dashed out and made another desperate attempt to call Kallie. But all she got was silence on the other end.

It was unusual for Kallie to go off the grid. Sophie couldn’t shake the unease twisting in her gut.

Just as Sophie reached the hotel’s entrance, she bumped into the familiar face of Clayton.

A flicker of unease crossed Clayton’s eyes when he saw Sophie. His brow furrowed as he asked, puzzled, “Sophie? What are you doing here? Are you by yourself?”

Sophie shook her head, choosing her words carefully.

“I’m here with my mom. We came for a vacation, but we got separated. Now, I can’t reach her, and I’m worried.”

“Vacation?” Clayton’s expression shifted from surprise to something more guarded before softening into mock concern.

“How could Kallie just go missing? Don’t worry. I’ll get my people on it. Where did you last see her?”

Sophie hesitated, leaving out the details of the old neighborhood but mentioning a nearby beach instead.

“We went for a walk at the beach, but I got tired, so she told me to head back and rest. But when I woke up and tried calling her, her phone wouldn’t connect.”

Clayton nodded, giving her shoulder a reassuring pat.

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