CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN: GETTING THE NECKLACE

As Stephanie arrives at the airport, Madeline and Jake anxiously wait by the entrance. Daniel, sitting in the driver's seat of the inconspicuous car they borrowed, looks at Stephanie approaching and unlocks the doors for her. Stephanie hops in, holding a small package securely. Madeline greets her, "Steph, you're a lifesaver. Let's get going." They drive to a store to get a disguise for Jake. While they wait in the car, Jake taps his fingers on the steering wheel, a mix of anxiety and anticipation in the air. Daniel, checking the time on his phone, mutters, "Steph is taking longer than expected." Madeline, fidgeting with the fake necklace in her hands, chimes in, "Yeah, we can't afford any more complications. This whole plan is hanging on a delicate thread." Finally, Stephanie returns with a bag containing a suit and various disguises for Jake. She hands it over, saying, "Here you go, Jake. A little transformation for our distraction expert." Jake smirks, examining the contents of the