As this realization weighed on him, he quickened his pace unconsciously, clutching the umbrella while constantly checking his watch.
After walking for ten minutes along the road from the Shaw familyâs house, Kyson found himself under dim streetlights with no sign of her.
This situation couldnât continue like this.
Kyson dialed Kurtâs number.
Kurt was shocked after hearing his bossâs inquiry.
âMr.
Shaw, Mrs.
Shaw hasnât returned? How could it be? She left the office soon after work.
â
Kyson demanded, âTell me what happened before she left work.
â
âI saw Mrs.
Shaw waiting for you in the underground parking lot.
I approached her and informed her you wouldnât be coming to the office today.
I offered to drive her home, but she declined.
Eventually, I saw her leave from the front gate on the ground floor.
â
Since Dulcie left from the buildingâs ground floor, Kyson reasoned she might opt for a taxi or a bus.
Reflecting on the situation, Kyson surmised that due to her financial circumstances, Dulcie would likely choose to take a bus back.
Stupid! She was too stupid.
His expression was dark and unhappy.
She was offered a free ride, yet she chose to take the bus.
What was she thinking?
Cutting off further speculation, Kyson ordered decisively, âFind out which bus she might take and give me the most Likely routes she would take to get back to the Shaw family house.
â
âYes, sir.
â
A N G E L A âs L I B R A R Y
Kurt was known for his efficiency.
A few minutes later, Kysonâs phone buzzed with a message from Kurt.
Kurt had clearly listed three bus routes.
Kyson quickly reviewed the information.
Regardless of which bus Dulcie took, each route converged at the same subway line.
That meant Dulcie might take the subway to the station about two miles from the Shaw family house.
Kyson retraced his steps back to the garage, got into his car, and began a methodical search along the streets leading to the subway station, hoping to find her.
The car was running very slowly as heavy rain pounded against it, irritating him as the windshield wipers swished back and forth.
The luxury vehicle glided for more than a mile until Kyson spotted a slender figure seated on the curb.
In the darkness, he couldnât discern who it was.
He stepped out with an umbrella, determined to investigate.
Dulcieâs phone died just as she exited the subway station.
Accustomed to traveling by car to the Shaw familyâs house, she was disoriented walking these unfamiliar streets and soon found herself lost.