Divorced But Not Defeated The Military Queen’s Rise Again novel Chapter 239

Chapter 239 Echoes Of The Past

Julius’s eyelashes flickered, and he lowered his eyes to hide the hint of guilt that flashed through them.

Quinn continued, “I went to the base today and retrieved the drone my brother used before the accident. I watched the video files saved on the SD card and heard his voice–that’s why I cried.”

Julius‘ arms tightened around her. “Did you find any useful clues?”

A flicker of disappointment flashed in her eyes. “It confirmed that Rowan’s disappearance is linked to the border wildfire. The military now leans toward believing he was killed in action.”

“Your brother isn’t dead!” Julius burst out.

She stared at him, startled.

He seemed suddenly aware of how abrupt he sounded. “I believe in him. He’s your brother. A man like that wouldn’t die so easily. He must still be alive.”

As long as Rowan is alive, there’s still room for Quinn and me to turn things around.

“Yes,” she agreed softly, “Rowan must still be alive.”

Julius pursed his lips and said, “I had people investigate Sidonie Stonehurst and First Officer Howard Lamont. We uncovered something interesting.”

He picked up a folder from the coffee table and handed it to her.

“Five years ago,” he explained, “Sidonie smoked. Not heavily, but at parties or when she was under pressure, she’d light one up. Yet after that border wildfire five years ago, she quit completely–no one has seen her touch a cigarette since. Back then, her mission was to fly to the border with Howard and bring stranded civilians home. The pressure was enormous; the border was in chaos, and the assignment was dangerous.”

“When the plane made its layover in Stridora, someone actually saw Sidonie smoking,” Julius said softly.

Quinn listened in silence, eyes lowered to the folder she held.

Every new clue seemed to be leading toward the same person–Sidonie.

“I know the Whitethorn family has top–grade computers and restoration gear,” she said at last. “I’d like to borrow them to restore a video clip.”

“Anything of mine is yours to use,” Julius replied without hesitation.

Quinn’s heart warmed. “Thank you.”

“Quinn, you never have to thank me,” he murmured.

I’m only afraid I still haven’t given you enough to make you stay beside me.

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