Chapter 263

Another agonizing hour passed with no results. Every bit of data they gathered pointed to the same conclusion—Caitlin hadn’t left the building. She had to still be inside, probably hidden somewhere remote. Alexander hadn’t felt this on edge in a long time. His face was stone cold, sharp features set in a terrifying calm, and the chilling pressure he gave off filled the entire surveillance room like a thick fog—suffocating, unbearable. But if he was tense, Nicholas was practically exploding. He’d already transferred in all available bodyguards. While Alexander combed through the surveillance footage, Nicholas had people checking every single room in the building. But man, this building was huge—over thirty floors tall. Sweeping every corner was easier said than done. Alexander stood by the window, staring down at the empty parking lot below. His voice was low and cold enough to make your blood run cold. “Lucas, call in more people. I don’t care if we have to turn this place upside down—