Chapter 186: Confirmation

LIANA

As Jordan slid into the driver's seat, I watched the forest around us dim under the evening sky.

I could feel his anticipation, the unease in his posture as he settled in beside me.

"Liana," Jordan began cautiously, his voice cutting through the silence that hung heavily between us. "There are already plenty of people posted around the forest. We don't need to go out and be on standby—"

"We are not going out for that reason," I interjected, my tone steady but tinged with a sense of urgency.

Jordan glanced at me, his brow furrowing with concern. "Then?" he probed gently.

I hesitated, my mind racing with how to explain our mission. Finally, I opened my mouth to respond, knowing Jordan wouldn't like my answer. However, he beat me to it. After all, he was a smart cookie.

"Are we investigating James and Lara? Please say no," Jordan pleaded quietly as he turned the key in the ignition, the car humming to life.

"Unfortunately for you, yes," I admitted, my voice firm but tinged with re