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“Depends on the old ed until needed There is one probleh”

The elation Oren felt after hearing about the car suddenly faded at the tone of Colton’s voice “What problem?”

“The people froo? They were at the car shoith the Paytons when the theft went down The two decided to investigate the area, and we thought to follow theot ahold of her husband’s gun Frank was lucky she’s not a good shot Barely a graze Still, the Fargos got away”

“You said they were a minor problem”

“More resourceful than we expected Don’t worry, we’ll be better prepared next time”

“Let’s hope so And the next phase? You’re sure there’ll be no issues?”

“As I said, everything’s ready Once we get the old man back to Manchester, we’ll implement it”

“What about the Fargos? If they were brash enough to investigate at the convention center, they ht try to intervene in Manchester”

“We’ll make sure it’s not an issue”

Oren looked at the closed file folder containing his new faer guns I’ on you”

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After several hours, with no word on Albert’s whereabouts, or the location of the Gray Ghost, Sam, Remi, and Oliver took the train back to Manchester, Oliver constantly checking his phone for es

“They’ll find him,” Remi said “I’m sure he’s fine”

Oliver nodded “I hope so I’ll never forgivethe car I should have listened”

“Allegra?” Sam asked