As her convoy came to a halt in front of the villa, Eleanor turned to Livia. "Stay in the car," she said, before stepping out and heading inside.
She went straight to Freya's room, where Ethan and Freya were playing together as usual. When the door opened, both of them looked up.
"Mummy, you're too late. Daddy and I had afternoon snacks without you," Freya said as she ran towards her and hugged.
"Sorry, sweetie. I had a lot of work at the office," Eleanor replied.
Then, looking at Ethan, she said, "Ethan, a friend of mine's in some sort of trouble. I need to head to Middlesbrough immediately. Please stay with Freya. I might be late."
Ethan's expression turned serious. "Do you need help?"
"No," Eleanor said firmly. "It's nothing major. And I'll be taking the full security team with me."
"All right," he nodded. "But call me if anything happens."
"I will."
