Chapter 80

"The healer turned us down again, sir." Daniel's voice came through the phone, dragging Alexander's heart further down. "Keep trying. No matter what they ask for, the Brooks Group will make it happen," he said urgently. But Daniel hesitated. "We can't reach them anymore. That email they used? It's been deactivated." What the hell? Alexander's face hardened-why would the contact vanish right after they reached out? His thoughts were a chaotic mess. He'd just seen Eira in Harborton, and now the healer's gone off-grid. Coincidence? He seriously doubted it. Taking a slow breath, Alexander made a gamble. "Try reaching Eira." Before the words fully left his lips, a familiar voice suddenly called from behind him: "No need. I'm already here." Eira walked in, calm and steady, dressed in a simple white dress that somehow made the air around her feel quieter. "What are you doing here?" Sophia stepped in front of Alexander, clearly on guard, her tone edged with hostility. With all the buzz about t