Chapter 37

The very next day, before the sun could even rise over the horizon, the low growl of engines shattered the town’s peace.

A convoy of black cars rolled into the streets as their presence commanded attention from those unlucky enough to be outside. Shopkeepers paused mid-task, pedestrians instinctively stepped out of the way, and an uneasy hush settled as the vehicles came to a stop in front of an old apartment building.

Mrs. Ellis’ apartment building where Noelle stayed for days.

The doors of the leading car suddenly swung open, and Adrian Blackwood stepped out. He barely spared a glance at his surroundings as his amber eyes locked onto the building in front of him.

Although the people does not recognize him as a dangerous man, they knew him as Adrian Blackwood, the famous actor and the heartthrob of the entertainment industry.

The few early risers who were outside squinted at him in confusion, whispering among themselves.

“Is that—?”

“It’s A