Chapter 228

Before Megan showed up, Tristan had been staying alone in the presidential suite, quietly drowning in his loneliness. But now, with Megan by his side, the gloom on his face had lifted, replaced by warmth and light. Every morning, he'd hold her close while they watched the sunrise, and at sunset, they'd sit together, taking in the fading light. He had a phrase stuck in his head to sum up those days: peace and simplicity. But peace didn't last long—just three short days. Then came President Charles's top-level order: a nationwide manhunt. Suddenly, police stations everywhere kicked into high gear, going door-to-door for inspections. The order was confidential, but the operation was massive. Outside the neighborhood where Nathaniel and Nicole Flynn lived, dozens of police officers suddenly swarmed the entrance. The driver, immediately spotting the cops, parked downstairs and called Nathaniel to alert him. His first thought was that the woman asleep next to him had sold him out. Fuming, he