With Nathan by his side, Baccio stormed into Villa Number Seven with his men.
However, the place was completely empty.
Baccio looked a bit upset. He had a hunch that Hepburn must have already left.
While his subordinates were busy searching the villa, he quietly made his way to the dining room. When no one was looking, he discreetly opened the refrigerator.
Lyanna and Hepburn left in a hurry and left several blood packs inside the fridge.
Baccio glanced at the blood pack, then promptly closed the refrigerator. He returned to the living room and sat down on the couch, lost in thought.
At that moment, Nathan, accompanied by Colin, entered the courtyard.
Nathan asked, “Mr. Baccio, have you found Ms. Hepburn?”
Before Baccio could speak, the bishops and Holy Knights, who had been searching the house, were already returning one after another.
Everyone shook their heads at Baccio, indicating that they hadn't found Hepburn.
Baccio stood up and said to Nathan, “I'm sorry. Perhaps my information was incorrect.”
Nathan nodded. “Yes. I can understand how you all feel.”
Nathan and Baccio, each leading their men, left the villa and drove off in their own cars.
Baccio's brows remained knitted as he sat inside the car.
Taken aback, the bishop asked in surprise and delight, “Elder Baccio, have you made a discovery?”
Baccio uttered nonchalantly, “We were already suspecting that Hepburn's disappearance might be because she has become a vampire, and if this matter is related to Nathan? Today, we were on the verge of finding Hepburn, but unexpectedly, Nathan interfered and caused Hepburn to escape. Even though we didn't find Hepburn, Nathan's presence here already spoke volumes.”
The bishop's facial expression underwent constant changes. Then, he exclaimed in disbelief, “Elder Baccio, are you implying that the rumors could indeed be true, that Nathan could be a vampire, and he might be the one who turned Hepburn into a vampire? Is that why he's been obstructing us at every turn from finding Hepburn?”
Baccio lowered his voice. “This is my speculation. Although there's no concrete evidence, I believe I'm not wrong. Until there's evidence for this matter, it's not appropriate to spread rumors.”
The bishop asked, “Yes, so what do we do now?”
Baccio replied, “Let's go back to the Curia! We'll report this matter to Pope Eugene and let him make the decision.”
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