Chapter 311: Sienna Finally Relaxed Her Grip

Sienna finally relaxed her grip, noticing Lucas’s uncomfortable expression.

“It’s just hair,” she said quickly, brushing it off. “Don’t worry about it.”

He stayed quiet. She was right—it was only a few strands tangled.

“Where to next?” he asked.

“Let me check…” She pulled out her phone, scanning the intel Miles had sent. The map highlighted several properties owned by Grant Mercer in the area.

She typed a quick message to Miles: [Searching this sector. You take the other zone. Stay alert.] Miles: [Understood.] She tucked her phone away. “Willowbrook District,” she told Lucas. Willowbrook was an aging, neglected part of town. If Grant had taken Aurora anywhere, this was the most probable location. Lucas drove to the specified area and parked near a dilapidated house. Sienna noted the complete darkness inside—no signs of life—but she couldn’t rule out activity on the upper floors. “Wait here,” she instructed. “I’ll scout it.”

“No, you stay.” Lucas retrieved a compact surveillance drone. He assembled it swiftly, then piloted the device into the property’s perimeter.

“What is that?” Sienna frowned.

“A thermal drone. It detects body heat. Shows if anyone’s inside.” His focus remained entirely on the controls.

The drone navigated obstacles smoothly, entering Grant’s house with precision. It began an automated sweep of the interior. Sienna watched the data stream onto the screen, impressed. She had always considered her own inventions advanced, but Lucas’s tech was on another level entirely. This was the unmatched Harrington Global, after all. After a few minutes, the drone returned. The thermal scan confirmed the house was empty. They moved to the next property and repeated the process. Each search came up blank. They cleared the entire block with no leads.

Miles and his team combed through alleys and warehouses, eventually messaging her: [Nothing.] They had hit a wall. Sienna’s expression darkened. Grant and Aurora had vanished without a trace. Would they ever find them? A sudden flash of lightning split the sky, followed by a roar of thunder. Rain was coming. And if it started pouring, everything would become harder. If Grant had hurt Aurora, the rain would wash away evidence. The thought made Sienna’s stomach tighten.

Seeing her concern, Lucas pulled out his phone to contact his Ace Team. Just then, a small pink car pulled up beside them. The window rolled down. The driver leaned out. It was Giselle. Sienna lowered her window. “What are you doing here?” Giselle’s eyes were sharp. “Follow me if you want to find them.”