Chapter 223

‘Are you okay?’ Ari pulled Elode into a fierce hug, then ran his eyes over her from head to toe. ‘I’m fine.’ Elodie pulled back and tilted her head towards a room behind her. ‘Dashiell’s in there. He’s resting now.’ Ari squeezed her hand before making his way to Dashiell’s ward. He paused at the doorway, taking in the sight of his erstwhile friend lying there, pale and unconscious. Seth was sitting by the side of the bed, keeping vigil. Ari nodded at Dashiell’s PA before stepping back outside. ‘Have the police found out who did this?’ Elodie told him about Barbara Janov. ‘The police tried tracing the number but got nothing. She’s clearly an unwitting pawn.’ ‘We need to get you some security, El. This can’t happen again.’ ‘Don’t worry. Barbara’s already been arrested, unlikely to get out any time soon.’ ‘But you and I both know there’s someone else behind this. They could try again.’ Ari gestured to one of the four black-clad bodyguards standing at a distance. ‘This is Antonio. He and h