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Alpha Kilian’s alpha gaze fell upon Nelly’s phone, his steely brows instantly furrowing into a tight knot. “You’ve hacked into Tony’s phone?” he growled, his voice laced with a mix of curiosity and concern.
“Yes,” Nelly replied, her own eyes locking with his.
Alpha Kilian found himself at a loss for words, his wolf instincts on high alert. The audacity and skill it took to breach another’s privacy intrigued him, even if he knew that Tony had crossed a line.
Unable to contain his curiosity, Alpha Kilian leaned in closer as Nelly opened the incriminating picture. His eyes narrowed, his wolfish senses honing in on the man’s face. “Do you know him?” Nelly inquired, her voice steady.
Alpha Kilian’s face tensed, his usually warm eyes turning frigid. Despite the unsettling recognition that flickered across his expression, he shook his head, denying any knowledge of the man. Secrets long buried threatened to claw their way to the surface, but he pushed them down, buried deep beneath his alpha exterior.
Silently, Nelly began her search for more information on the man, her determination undaunted by Alpha Kilian’s presence. Alpha Kilian observed her deft movements, impressed by her competence. The pieces of the puzzle that had always surrounded Nelly fell into place in his mind, enlightening him to her hidden talents.
“Hmm, she’s not just a simple programmer,” Alpha Kilian muttered to himself, his eyes tracing her profile intently. The realization of how much he had underestimated her hit him like a bolt of revelation, leaving him breathless.
Finally, Nelly found all the information she needed, her brows furrowing with concern. Alpha Kilian, noticing her prolonged pause, couldn’t help but break the silence. “What’s the matter?” he asked, his voice slightly strained.
“I’ve sent the information to you,” Nelly stated, her voice steady yet filled with worry.
Alpha Kilian wasted no time in retrieving his phone and delving into the details Nelly had provided. His frown deepened as he finished reading. “Are you sure this is the right person?” he questioned, hopeful for an alternative explanation.
“Yes. I’m confident,” Nelly affirmed, her gaze unwavering.
Alpha Kilian, despite his initial doubts, had always trusted Nelly’s instincts. They had proven themselves time and time again. Yet, as he looked at the damning evidence before him, he couldn’t help but wonder why an ordinary man like the one in the picture would commit such an act against Donna. His protective instincts flared, refusing to accept such senseless cruelty.
“He’s just an extra. Why would he do something like that to Donna? Even if Donna had offended him, I don’t think anyone would ever do this to a child,” Alpha Kilian voiced his thoughts, his tone tinged with disbelief.
Nelly’s own thoughts echoed his, a shared understanding of the man’s seemingly inexplicable actions. “This man has two daughters as well. It also seems like he cares about them a lot,” she added, her eyes meeting Alpha Kilian’s.
Alpha Kilian’s expression hardened, the pieces falling into place. “That man definitely would not do such a thing without a reason,” he concluded, his conviction unwavering.
With understanding passing between them, Nelly and Alpha Kilian locked eyes. “There must be something that Nelly and Alpha Kilian had missed out on,” they both realized simultaneously.
A shared determination ignited within them, an unspoken agreement fueling their next steps. “It’s simple. We’ll find him and ask him,” Alpha Kilian declared, his alpha authority pulsing through his words.
Nelly’s gaze briefly flickered away, contemplating another possibility. “Or maybe, Tony will come back with the truth,” she suggested, her tone laced with a wisdom beyond her years.
Alpha Kilian instantly grasped her implication, acknowledging that Nelly’s unwavering composure stemmed from the realization that the man in the picture might not be the true culprit. There was more to uncover, secrets lurking in the shadows.
Alpha Kilian couldn’t help but marvel at the woman before him, her intelligence surpassing mere brilliance. There was an enigmatic quality to her, depths waiting to be explored. His heart had long been claimed by her, his affection for her only growing with each passing moment.
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Tony and Thalia left the confines of the hospital. Thalia’s voice broke the silence, curiosity tinging her words. “Aren’t you worried that your parents will be suspicious of your sudden departure?”
Tony glanced at his phone, a knowing smile tugging at his lips. The notification from Nelly’s intrusion into his device had made it abundantly clear that their parents already knew of their intentions. “Not at all. They know what we’re going to do,” he responded, his voice laced with a quiet confidence.
Thalia’s expression twisted in confusion, her brow furrowing. “How? Did you tell them?”
Tony shook his head, his gaze locking with hers. “Just think of it as Nelly knowing us better than we know ourselves.”
Baffled, Thalia couldn’t comprehend the extent of Nelly’s capabilities. But Tony remained unfazed, his mind already racing to unravel the truth. “Let’s focus on him,” Tony urged, his voice filled with determination.
Thalia’s eyebrow quirked, her curiosity piqued. “Alright. This man is nothing more than an ordinary middle-aged man. There seems to be nothing remarkable about him. He works as an extra on set, lives with his parents and two daughters, and has a seemingly normal family background. There’s nothing alarming about him,” she reported.
Tony’s frown deepened, the pieces of the puzzle refusing to fall neatly into place. “Even if Donna had provoked him, it doesn’t explain the extent of his actions,” Ben analyzed, his voice laced with anger.Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org
“Agreed. I even had someone check his medical history, and there’s no indication of any mental illness,” Thalia added, her voice filled with frustration. “Furthermore, he hasn’t shown up on set since Donna disappeared.”
A cold smile tugged at Ben’s lips, his eyes glinting with a dangerous certainty. “He wouldn’t dare to face us if he felt guilty,” he surmised, the truth ringing clear.
Thalia’s raised eyebrows mirrored her silent agreement, no longer eager to assign blame to an innocent man. Meanwhile, Tony remained silent, his mind working at a furious pace, seeking the hidden truth concealed beneath the surface.