chapter 88

As the days passed, the challenges facing Jace and Marvin seemed to multiply, each one more daunting than the last. They found themselves constantly on edge, their senses heightened as they braced themselves for whatever new threat might emerge.

"We can't let our guard down for a second," Jace muttered, his jaw clenched with determination. "Anderson's reach is longer than we thought, and he won't hesitate to strike when we least expect it."

Marvin nodded in agreement, her expression grave. "We need to stay one step ahead of him, anticipate his moves before he makes them," she said, her voice tinged with urgency.

But despite their best efforts, they found themselves facing setbacks at every turn. Their allies were few and far between, their resources stretched thin as they struggled to keep up with Anderson's relentless onslaught.

"We can't do this alone," Marvin admitted, her voice heavy with frustration. "We need more help, more support if we're going to stand a chance against him."