Chapter 532. We’ve Made Contact

“Don’t rush. Let me explain everything,” Federico said as he sat down beside Caitlin.

“Ever since we put out the missing person notice, the studio has been flooded with calls from fans and well-meaning strangers from all over. Many of them claimed to have seen someone matching Ashfall’s description. After careful vetting by the team, we were finally able to narrow it down. I double-checked it myself—there’s no doubt. It’s him.”

“That’s amazing! Finally, some real progress!”

Caitlin’s eyes lit up with excitement as she smiled, visibly relieved. Federico handed her a few photos that had been sent in by a tipster.

“This is what Ashfall looks like now. He’s somewhere around the Rocky Mountains, making a living by painting in the streets.”

In the photos, a rugged-looking man with disheveled hair and a weathered face—yet with a distinct artistic aura—was shown sketching on a canvas by the roadside. A small crowd of tourists and locals watched him work.