Silent Fury
but instead, an unsettling stillness had settled over her. She and Jack had retreated to the shadows, waiting for Rebecca to ver
r-Nathan would retaliate if he caught wind of their plans. That thought alone kept her on edge. Each time he
out her father and the life he had once lived. Memories flooded back-him laughing in their backyard, the smell of freshl
he entered, his expression a mixture of
What is it? Did Rebe
hone with her-she's ready to go public with the story, but she wants to meet us again. Sh
f emotions. "When
m as he spoke. "We need to make sure everythin
ws?" Mia asked, a knot t
estimate him. He's smart and ruthless. If he catc
cing. "We have to be ready for anyt
on in his gaze. "That's the spirit
unfolding, and for the first time in a long while, she felt like she was in control. She and Ja
he city, away from the watchful eyes of Nathan's network. The place was cozy, dimly l
ecca sitting in a corner booth, her laptop open in front of her, surrounded by papers
id, gesturing for them to sit.
she settled into the bo
n. They've been involved in several questionable deals together, and I have documents that could prove it. But I also discovered
ations dawning on her. "So, if Garrick goes
more dangerous than ever. He'll do whatever it takes to protect hi
run down her spin
have to make sure Nathan is distracted. If we can draw his attention away
"And what about Garrick? We still n
up-a charity event where Garrick will be in attendance. It's the perfect opportunity
e do that? We can't just wa
ct who can get us inside. We can orchestrate an encounter that'll make Garrick look guil
waiting for. They could strike a blow against Nathan and his empir
id, her voice fir
d closely with Rebecca to refine their plan, each detail meticulously outlin
dressed in a sleek black gown that clung to her figure, her hair elegantly pinned up. She barely recognize
s he appeared in the doorway, dressed in a sharp suit th
, her voice steady despite the whirl
ver fully been a part of, a world filled with glitz and glamour that masked the da
d intricate decorations, Mia felt a thrill of adrenaline. Guests mingled, laughter e
ted corner. "We need to stay close to Garrick," he whis
she could feel the weight of the night pressing down on her. This was not just a gala; it was the ba
g with a group of well-dressed elites. The man exuded an air of confidence that m
said, her voice low
on Garrick. "We'll create a diversion and then cor
s was the moment they had worked toward, and she couldn't affor
e keeping an eye on Garrick. As the gala reached its peak, Rebecca signaled
they approached Garrick. The atmosphere b
forward with a confident smile. "Gla
fore it was replaced by a guarded smile. "Jack! What a
cing. "We have some matters to di
, a flicker of concern crossing
thly, gesturing toward a quieter corner
e way, his demeanor shifting as he fell into step beside them. As they mo
ase, and Jack turned to Garrick, his tone turning
e you talking about?"She showed hi
d as he glanced at the scree
"What matters is that your secrets are ou
first time, Mia saw the panic in his eyes.
r," Mia said, her voice cold. "A