Chapter 168

But after a thorough search, Ethan was satisfied that the room was clean of any surveillance equipment.

His dad's bedroom was exactly what you would expect from a man like Samuel. Everything was expensive and perfectly organized. The bed was made with military precision, not a single wrinkle in the expensive sheets. The clothes in the closet were arranged by color and type, like something you'd see in a high-end store display.

Ethan started his search systematically, trying to think like his father. Samuel was methodical about everything, so any hidden evidence would be somewhere logical but not obvious.

He went through the dresser drawers first, checking behind...