Chapter 479 Matthew’s Help

The soft hum of the city beyond the large glass windows filled the silence in Claire’s office. Papers lay scattered on her desk, but her mind was miles away, trapped in a whirlwind of confusion. Her fingers tapped restlessly against the polished wood as she tried to untangle the thoughts running through her head. Finding Andre seemed like it should be a straightforward task, but for the first time in a long while, she felt hesitant. Her phone buzzed on the desk, the name “Matthew” flashing across the screen. A breath of relief escaped her lips as she picked it up. “Matthew,” she answered, her voice softer than usual. “Claire,” Matthew’s voice came through, steady and calm, “I wanted to check in. How are you holding up?” Claire closed her eyes for a moment, her shoulders sagging slightly. “I’m… trying to locate Andre, but I don’t know where to start.” She let out a frustrated sigh. “It’s so unlike me, Matthew. I usually know exactly what I need to do, but this time—” “This time,