The shattered crown of a billionaire

k." The safety of her café, a place of refuge, was now in jeopardy.

d her serene life crumb

stood to the side with his arms crossed, watching him intently with a stern expression. They appeared to be

"Will you clarify the situation, Elijah?" Why are these

lue gaze fixed on her. The tension between them was noticeable for a short time. Following

speaking softly. "They work for a stro

eight of his words. For what purpose do you work? Are yo

I have carried out actions that I feel remorse for and made choices that I thought I could manage. Neverthel

on, now that they have found you. What is the reason

t Elijah. It involves his understanding of data that has the potential to bring do

e information she was being given. "What is the reason for all the f

tly clenched. "They will chase

ess. Still, I am far from you. I hav

ean for you to get caught up in this. I came here to avoid being seen and to strategize my next

had neglected facing her own past for years, until she found herself entangl

ing more assurance than she truly possessed. "What is the plan of actio

nce more, his expression completely unreadable. "We must be ready for when they come."

ise in her heart rate

they have power, they will show their true strength. We cannot keep go

g to... get into a fight with them?" Could this

ng about another place. Nevertheless, it involves positioning ourselves within their range of a

e was no turning back now. She was caught up in

ispered quietly. "If we decide to proceed,

htly. "I will provide you with al

danger, betrayal, and secrets that could bring dow

n the street wit

d quickly dow

the tale

criminals paid a lot of money to keep hidden or exposed. He was in charge of gathering information, sometimes using bribes and occasionally resorting to force. He was ve

fficking and other reprehensible acts, Elijah understood he needed to depart. Nevertheless, you did not just abandon The S

declared, his voice gentle yet determined. "

he fresh information she had just received. Now, it wa

perched o

comfortably

to the pre

lways been proud of her ability to stay calm under pressure, but this situation was beyond her usual level

action we should take?" Elis

e countertop. I will collect the supplies. Jac

to disrupt the quietness. "Wi

other option. I have been jogging for a significant period of

avery similar to Elijah or Jackson. Yet, she realized that she couldn't just stand by an

, adopting a gentler voice. I will guaran

arching for doubt, but disc

lty, unsure of the future but confid

edily in the park, f