Amara's POV
Just as expected, police swarmed the scene shortly after Vancourts vanished.
They deployed teams across the surrounding area, conducting a thorough search.
Throughout our meal, Dominic kept declining calls until he finally switched his phone off entirely.
When we finished eating, he turned to me. "Got any plans this afternoon? I'll drive you back."
It was clear he had somewhere urgent to be.
I didn't push for details. "The hotel's fine."
He shot me that playful wink of his. "We'll do this again soon."
I completely disregarded the flirtatious gleam in his eyes.
Dominic drove me back without his usual persistence, departing with surprising efficiency.
Not that I minded—I had my own agenda for the afternoon.
The message on my phone drew a subtle smile from my lips.
[Boss, Jasper escaped]
I drove through the streets until I spotted Jasper crouched by the roadside in his hat and mask. He looked completely adrift after bolting from home.
