For the next two weeks, Ethan and Robert spent every spare moment locked in strategy meetings, quietly dissecting every possible way to get ahead of Mateo before he made his next move. But the more they explored, the more every plan seemed to open more complications, especially on how to attack without triggering him. Every conversation ended the same way, with Ethan rubbing the back of his neck and Robert muttering that time was running out.
Meanwhile, Clara quickly slipped back into her routines at the DA's office, at first helping close some minor cases, as she looked forward to something substantial.
She kept in communication with Mark, and her subpoena to the CPS was now in its final stage, just waiting for a judge's signature.
But, she tried not to think about it too much, and tried not to give much thought to Ethan who had slowly become her chauffeur. He would gladly drop her to the office, and pick her every single day without complaining.
