Chapter 23 Still Thinking of Him?

Thirty minutes later, Victor Langley arrived with Rowan Blackwood's requested information. "Mr. Blackwood, Designer Marla had a severe car accident five years ago. It was life-threatening. Her family took her overseas for treatment, returning over a year later." "Five years ago?" Rowan seized on the timing. Victor nodded, equally struck by the coincidence. "Which month and date?" "March 18th." Rowan's face drained of color. "March 18th? You're certain?" "Absolutely." Victor had never seen Rowan so shaken. Then Rowan began laughing - softly at first, then louder, unsettlingly, though his expression showed elation. "Mr. Blackwood, are you alright?" "I'm fine. Better than ever! Keep investigating. Find out which country Marla went to, who went with her, who performed her surgery. Every name, every detail." Victor hesitated briefly but took notes. "Yes, sir. Right away." After Victor left, Rowan rushed upstairs, changed clothes, and hurried down. He had to find Marielle Duvall. Even if she