Chapter 1778

While the other reporters busily adjusted their equipment, Ricardo seized the moment to slip away, claiming he needed to use the bathroom. Skirting past the housekeepers, he made his way to Chandler's study. Once inside, he locked the door behind him and approached the largest desk. He began rifling through the documents on top and opened every drawer, meticulously searching every corner. Despite his careful movements, Ricardo was oblivious to the fact that every single action of his was being monitored by Chandler. As he watched Ricardo's familiar face through the surveillance feed, Chandler's dark eyes narrowed. After a moment of deliberation, he rose from his seat and hurried back home. Ricardo had been searching the study for over ten minutes, but nothing caught his eye. Standing by the window, he scanned the room again, wondering if he had missed something. Suddenly, a girl's frantic cries pierced the air. "Ah! No! Please, help! Mommy!" Instinctively, Ricardo yanked open th