Lydia’s letter arrived via bodyguard, informing Charlie that Claire was in Zentiscape and would be sent to Hoggard Villa in Strico once everything settled. The letter also detailed Lydia's plans to keep Kelly safe at the villa. Charlie immediately booked a flight to Strico.

Meanwhile, in Jacaster, bodyguards whisked Claire away, following Lydia's orders to keep her and Kelly safe at Hoggard Villa, far from the brewing storm in Yowhayton. Lydia reasoned that as long as Claire remained uninvolved in the Jones family power struggle, the Hoggard family would protect her. If Claire reclaimed her identity as Kelly, however, the Hoggard family, with their vast business interests, couldn't afford to jeopardize their standing.

Hayden and Stacey received Lydia's email, a whirlwind of emotions washing over them—surprise, suspicion, worry. The email confirmed a far more complex relationship between Lydia and Ronan than they’d imagined, adding to their unease about Claire's safety.

Stacey’s phone rang – Charlie. She knew his question before he even spoke. "Yes, Charlie, we'll find her," she said, her voice firm despite her own anxiety.

Charlie’s panic grew. He’d tried calling Claire, only to reach voicemail. He called again after talking to Stacey, then a terrifying thought struck him: "Did she go back to Yowhayton? No! She can't!"

On the highway, bodyguards confiscated Claire's phone and bag to prevent any attempt at rescue. Ten years in the Jones family had taught her too much.

Hours passed. Charlie arrived at Hoggard Villa, finding no Claire, no answer to his calls. He was ready to leave for Yowhayton, but Hayden stopped him. "My friends are watching. If she went back, we'll know. But she might still be in Zentiscape."

"But what if—" Charlie's voice cracked, tears blurring his vision. He fought against Hayden and his bodyguards, desperate to go to Yowhayton. Stacey pleaded with him, her own tears mirroring his, but his resolve wouldn't break. Their home erupted in a cacophony of sobs and distress.

Finally, at 8 p.m., confirmation arrived: Claire was on the highway to Strico. Relief washed over them.

"Let's go," Hayden said, pulling Charlie from his despair. "I'll take you to her."

Stacey stayed behind with the children. In the car, Charlie sat rigid, unable to speak. Hayden offered him bread. "Eat," he said, "You'll need your strength."