Sean's memory of their initial meeting remained vivid, and though he couldn't deny the rapid pounding of his heart, he was resolute in maintaining his guard.
Claire and the entire Morrison Family had been urging him to move on swiftly, and there was a nagging suspicion in the back of his mind that perhaps she had sent Yves here to seduce him.
"No. She didn't send me here," Yves declared, his expression steadfast. "I've come to tell you the truth about Ryota's disappearance."
A heavy silence hung between them, pregnant with anticipation. Yves continued, his voice unwavering, "Gloria Clark kidnapped Ryota and killed him."
Sean's world seemed to crumble at those words. His heart felt as though it had been shattered into a million pieces, and he stammered in disbelief. "N-no… no… impossible… th-there's no way… you are lying!"