Chapter 46:Betrayal Strikes Again

The sun had all begun its descent, casting extended shadows during the metropolis streets as Chloe, George, Jake, and Max regrouped in a small, dimly lit café. The events of the preceding nighttime lingered inside the air, a tangible experience of urgency the usage of them earlier.

As they sat round a desk, their faces illuminated via the easy glow of candlelight, a heavy silence settled over them. The weight of their project hung cautiously on their shoulders, and each of them lost their personal thoughts.

"It's hard to surely accept as proper with we're in this mess all yet again," George muttered, breaking the silence. His voice has grown to be laced with frustration, a pondered image of the turmoil brewing indoors him.

Chloe reached out and located a comforting hand on his arm, offering him a reassuring smile. "We'll get through this," she stated, her voice filled with electricity of mind. "Together."

But whilst she spoke the phrases, doubt gnawed at the rims of her thoughts. T