Ryan continued his search, his heart heavy with worry. He had been searching for hours, but there was no sign of Suzy.
Finally, he saw the familiar sight of the duchy carriage parked outside Madame Helena's modiste store. He approached the carriage and climbed inside.
"Have you seen the duchess?" he asked the coachman, his voice filled with urgency.
The coachman shook his head. "She left not long ago," he replied.
Ryan cursed under his breath. He had been so close.
He got out of the carriage and walked towards the modiste store. As he entered, he saw Madame Helena behind the counter.
"Have you seen the duchess?" he asked, his voice filled with urgency.
Madame Helena shook her head. "She left not long ago," she replied.
Ryan ran his hands through his hair, scattering the perfectly styled hair, his frustration mounting. He looked like a madman, his eyes wild with worry.
