The Hidden Empress Stripping Her Secrets After Divorce novel Chapter 427

Christian tossed his phone onto the bed and stood frozen by the window.

Miles hovered awkwardly in the doorway for a long time before finally speaking up. "Boss, should we arrange the flight back to New York? You've been away for a while, and the board..."

Christian ignored him. He picked up his pack of cigarettes, slid one out, and sparked his lighter. The flame flickered against his fingertips, and a thick plume of smoke drifted into the air, blurring his sharp features.

He took a deep drag and exhaled slowly. "Push it back two more days," he ordered.

Miles nodded. "Understood."

"Wire the final payment to The K-Syndicate immediately," Christian continued. "And run a trace on that second hit squad. Find out who hired them."

Miles blinked in confusion. "A second squad?"

"There were two teams out for blood tonight," Christian said, flicking his ash. "One belonged to Old K. The other is a mystery. The enemy of my enemy is my friend—find out who it is."

Miles nodded firmly. "Yes, sir."

"Take Piper to the hospital first thing in the morning for a full workup. Once she's cleared, put her on a private jet back home."

Miles nodded again. "Yes, sir."

A brief silence hung in the room. Through the haze of smoke, Christian's voice cut through the quiet once more. "Look into Evelyn's best friend, Madeline Thorne. Find out exactly where she is."

Miles hesitated. "Madeline? She should still be here in Paris. She didn't return to Château Rothschild with Dr. Sullivan."