“My mother,” she stated gently, “and I understand what role Quentin played in Miguel’s organization.”
Rosemarie acknowledged this with a small, anguished nod, her words emerging strained and broken. “My son… he won’t be coming back.”
“Did Miguel capture him?” Elliana asked with mounting concern. “Was this punishment because he allowed my father and brother to flee?”
Rosemarie confirmed with another weighted nod. “The moment Miguel discovered what had happened, his fury became explosive, and he immediately whisked Quentin to Delta. I have no information about where Quentin is being held. The location remains completely classified. Miguel possesses an absolutely merciless nature. He’ll never grant Quentin his freedom.”
“I’m deeply sorry about this,” Elliana responded, feeling profound remorse flooding through her. “He became entangled in this nightmare because of my family’s situation.”
“You shouldn’t blame yourself.” Rosemarie refused the apology with a gentle shake of her head, fresh moisture gathering in her eyes. “This represents our predetermined destiny—both my son’s and my own. Quentin only served Miguel to shield me from harm, but his loyalty was never genuine. Even if your father and brother hadn’t been involved, he would have eventually discovered some other opportunity to rebel against Miguel. This confrontation was inevitable.”
“Share everything you understand about Miguel with me,” Elliana insisted with determination. “Regardless of the obstacles I face, I will track him down and eliminate this threat. And I give you my word—I will exhaust every resource available to return Quentin safely to you.”
Observing Elliana’s unwavering, resolute expression, Rosemarie experienced a spark of optimism. She released a quiet, contemplative breath. “You possess remarkable similarities to your mother.”
Following that observation, she retrieved a thick folder from the adjacent table surface and extended it toward Elliana. “I anticipated the reason behind your visit today. Quentin covertly captured these photographs inside Miguel’s laboratory facility. They document irrefutable evidence of his criminal activities.”
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Elliana accepted the folder and began examining its contents carefully. The materials confirmed precisely what Donovan and Seth had previously explained. Miguel was actively engineering a catastrophic super-virus, intending to use it as an instrument for achieving his demented goal of subjugating all humanity. The classified intelligence Quentin had jeopardized his life to acquire would prove absolutely crucial.
After conducting a thorough assessment, Elliana closed the folder and directed her attention back to Rosemarie, her tone remaining composed. “If Quentin is still alive, I will ensure his safe return to you. If he is killed, I will recover his remains for you. Please, you must prioritize your own well-being.”
Having delivered those words, Elliana rose from her seat and departed.
Throughout the following several weeks, Elliana and Cole concentrated entirely on their physical rehabilitation while simultaneously analyzing every fragment of intelligence they possessed regarding Miguel.
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