Chapter 242 Desperate Measures

Just then, a gentle male voice sounded from behind them. "Nancy." She turned upon hearing her name being called. Seth had appeared at the end of the corridor at some point and was walking slowly toward her. He wore a dark, tailored suit. A trace of concern flickered across his face. Several subordinates followed him, and his presence carried quiet authority. Nancy wondered how he could be there, and her brow furrowed slightly. Seth stopped in front of her. His gaze fell on her pale face, and his eyes darkened. "I've already ordered a nationwide lockdown," he said. "Every highway, train station, and airport in the country is sealed. No suspicious individuals or vehicles will be able to leave. Gabriella cannot escape." Nancy looked at him, and the wariness in her eyes eased a little. Regardless of his motives, his help was important to her at that moment. "Thank you," she said. Seth felt a pang of pity as he took in her exhausted but unyielding expression. "What are you going