Baleney was four hours away, by highway, from Seattle, so it’s impossible that he had set out on hearing about the accident. He must have come to Baleney with Julie Finch.
But what Andrew didn’t know was that Lord Thompson owned a private helicopter, and that he’d come here, by car, as soon as he’d received Nate Bass’ call, about four hours ago.
The surrounded air had become chilly, as soon as Thompson Parker had arrived. He strode towards the car in which Julie was held captive. Andrew withdrew, as though by nature, as soon as Thompson approached him.
Under everyone’s scrutiny, Thompson did exactly as everyone else had done: he raised his hand and knocked at the car window. But still, Julie did not react.
Upon seeing that, Andrew suddenly felt relieved. Although he had dumped Julie,
