Chapter 70

Lester finally gathered his resolve and knocked on the door of Daphne's home. But after a full minute, there was no response from inside. Sensing something was wrong, Lester immediately used his psionic strength to scan the interior. Indeed, there wasn't a single trace of a living presence. He swiftly kicked the door open. The room was neat and orderly, with no signs of a struggle or anyone else having come through. Victor searched the entire place, then shook his head. "Colonel, Ms. Miller isn't here." His expression grew grim. "I was too focused on you at the time and didn't pay attention to Ms. Miller's whereabouts. Later, I asked the soldiers, and they said she was escorted out by other personnel. I didn't think much of it. Maybe… Maybe she just went somewhere else and hasn't returned yet." Victor spoke while voicing his speculations, but Lester's attention was fixed on a large glass box in the living room. There was still a faint trace of a familiar scent. The last time he