Chapter 1055

After Frederick left, Hazel received another call from Judson. “How long does Frederick plan to stay in Bannon this time?” Hazel, flipping absently through the pages of a book she wasn’t really reading, answered without much thought. “He said maybe a week. At most, half a month.” A brief pause followed on the other end before Judson’s voice came through, calm but deliberate. “Hazel, find a way to keep Frederick in Bannon a little longer.” Hazel’s fingers froze on the page. Her heart skipped a beat. “Brother… are you coming?” “Yes. I’ll make time to visit,” he replied without hesitation. “Just keep him grounded until I arrive.” A flicker of panic rose in her chest, but her voice remained steady. “Understood.” “One more thing,” Judson added. “Try to persuade him to take you to the Fuller family’s old residence. If you manage that, contact me immediately.” “Got it,” Hazel said, already mentally preparing herself for the task ahead. Meanwhile, at a noisy downtown bar pulsing with bass and