The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 224
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TIMOTHY POV
The afternoon sun hung lazily in the sky as Timothy found himself caught in an
unexpected conversation with Evie’s mother, Mia. Her presence wasn't entirely
surprising, but the timing felt inconvenient. Mia was cordial, but Timothy couldn't
shake the feeling of discomfort that lingered during their exchange.
e you and Evie have been getting along well,” Mia commented, her gaze holding
an inscrutable intensity.
“I hope you
Timothy nodded, trying to mask his unease. “We're doing fine. She's been really
busy with work.”
Mia's eyes seemed to linger, probing for more than Timothy was willing to reveal.
She was enigmatic, her expressions guarded. “I'm glad to hear that. We'll talk
later, Timothy.”
Relieved to excuse himself from the conversation, Timothy made a quick
departure. The promise of a looming discussion with Evie’s mother hung over
him, adding to the sense of urgency that propelled him toward the law firm.
The drive was punctuated by a constant checking of the time. Timothy hoped
fervently that he wouldn't be late to pick up Evie. He pulled into the familiar
parking lot outside the firm, quickly texting her that he was waiting for her
outside.
Minutes passed without a response. Ten minutes turned into an anxious stretch,
and Timothy's unease grew with each passing second. He decided to just go
inside and ask around for her.
Entering the reception area, he scanned the faces of the employees, searching
for any sign of Evie. His presence
wasn't lost on them.
“Mr. Hayes, so lovely to see you again!” said one woman, fluttering her eyes at
him. “Looking for Evie?”
Timothy nodded urgently. “Yes... Have you seen her? She told me she'd be
here.”
“Oh!” She exchanged a look with the worker beside her, her eyebrows knitting
together. “She left about fifteen minutes ago to grab some food, but she never
returned. We assumed she might have headed home early.”
Dread clawed at Timothy's gut. Evie leaving unexpectedly, without a word, wasn't
like her at all. Concern mingled with frustration, and he couldn't shake the sense
that something was off. Without hesitation, he rushed
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back outside and dialed her number, but it went straight to voicemail.
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His heart raced with worry as he pondered the possibilities. Was she in trouble?
Had something happened on her way to get food?
He returned to his car and sped towards the city square where all the late night
food carts hung around. Parking his car hastily, Timothy scanned the area,
hoping to catch a glimpse of Evie. But she was nowhere in sight.
His anxiety spiked, and he was torn between the urge to search further and the
fear of missing her at the firm. Frustration mingled with his growing concern.
Evie's disappearance was inexplicable, and his mind raced with possibilities.
He sent another text, his fingers tapping out a message, desperately hoping for a
response.
“Evie, where are you? Please, let me know you're okay.”
Dread coiled tightly in Timothy's chest as he maneuvered his car through the
familiar streets, heading straight to Evie's apartment. The worry gnawed at him,
driving him to check every possible avenue. He prayed fervently that Evie would
somehow be there, safe and sound.
Parking hastily outside her apartment building, he bolted out of the car and
dashed up the stairs to her floor, Arriving at her door, he attempted to twist the
knob, but it refused to budge. Panic clawed at him; the door was locked.
His heart raced as he fumbled for his phone, dialing Aria’s number in a frenzy.
“Aria, it's Timothy. Evie’s not at the firm. I'm at her apartment, but the door’s
locked. I can't get in.”
There was a brief pause before Aria’s voice, laced with concern, crackled through
the line. “She's not at the firm? Oh god, Timothy, we haven't heard from her
either.”
Timothy's gut twisted with a sickening sense of foreboding. The collective worry
in Aria’s voice only escalated his fears. “What do I do, Aria?”
Avria’s voice was firm, tinged with her own mounting panic. “Use the spare key.
It's in the potted plant outside our door. Hurry, Tim.”
Adrenaline surged through him as he followed Aria’s instructions, retrieving the
spare key from its hiding place. Fumbling slightly, he unlocked the door and
rushed inside, the urgency propelling him forward.
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that churned in Timothy's gut. He scanned the rooms frantically, calling out her
name in vain hope.
There was no trace of her. Timothy's heart hammered in his chest, fear tightening
its grip around him. His mind raced, trying to piece together the events, the
possibilities, and the terrifying realization that something sinister might have
occurred.
A surge of panic mixed with a familiar anger coursed through him as a flashback
of a past trauma invaded his thoughts. The memory of Bruce's menacing
presence, the terror of that harrowing night when Evie was taken, and the
violence that ensued played out in his mind. His hands clenched into fists, the
memory stirring a potent cocktail of fear and anger within him.
He forced himself to suppress the rising tide of fear and focused on the present.
Timothy knew Bruce's capabilities too well. The possibility of Evie being in
Bruce's clutches sent a chilling shiver down his spine, but he pushed the fear
down, knowing he needed a clear mind to think and act.
Timothy fought to steady his breathing, pushing back the haunting memories that
threatened to overwhelm him. He dialed Aria once more, his voice tight with
apprehension. “Aria, there's no sign of her here. What do we do?”
Avria’s voice wavered slightly, betraying her own mounting anxiety. “Meet us at the
cabin, Tim. We'll figure things.
out there.”
“Right.” Timothy clutched the phone and drew in a deep breath. “Okay.”
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Timothy's thoughts whirled as he
rushed out of the building. He slid
into his car, the engine oaring,tpdife:
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more, his heart pounding with
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“Evie, if you get this, call me back as soon as possible,” he said, then ended the
call. He tossed the phone in the passenger seat and sighed. “Come on, Evie,” he
muttered to himself.
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His foot pressed firmly on the gas
pedal as he navigated through the
city streets. With cagh(ppssirg ile,
Timothy's fustration grew, the worry
for Evie clawing at him. His mind was
a whirlwind of possibilities, each
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Eventually, the cabin loomed into view, nestled amidst the tranquil woods.
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Stepping out of the car, Timothy's eyes swept the surroundings, searching for
any sign of Aria and Lucas. The silence of the secluded woods amplified his
nerves.
He checked his phone once more, hoping for a missed call or a message from
Evie, but the screen remained stubbornly empty.
“Evie, where are you?” he murmured under his breath.