Risky Venture

Jeremy pov:

Oliver, who we thought was dead, had been watching us silently, observing our every move, and I couldn't shake off the feeling of vulnerability and exposure that came with the realization.

Steve's words only added to my distress. He revealed that Oliver had been manipulating us all along, pulling the strings from the shadows.

I couldn't believe it. The thought of being under his control made me feel sick to my stomach.

How long had he been watching us? What did he want? These questions swirled in my mind, and I felt like I couldn't trust anyone anymore.

As the weight of the situation dawned on me, I felt a surge of anger replacing my initial fear. How dare Oliver play with our lives like this? How could he toy with our emotions, pretending to be dead while he plotted his next move?

The betrayal cut deep, and I was filled with a burning sense of determination. I knew I had to do everything in my power to bring him down, to expose his deceit, and put an end to his reign o