Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan)

Chapter 38

The two men were Jaylan and his brother Jerome. Jerome was deep in conversation with Jaylan, who

stood arms folded, interjecting occasionally.

Without thinking, Catherine blurted out, "These two brothers are surely up to no good. They're as thick

as thieves." Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

I was about to comment when another man hurriedly approached. I looked closer and was taken

aback. "I know this man. He used to be a salesman in the company when I was there. His name is

Daniel."

I pointed him out to Catherine. "This guy tried to play both sides and got kicked out of the company.

How does he know Jaylan?"

"Nothing good, I bet. I'll get Logan to keep an eye on Jaylan, see what he's up to," Catherine said

shrewdly. "Knowing the enemies well, you shall win a hundred battles!"

"Sounds good, but remember to be careful. Jerome is bad. He doesn't act decently." I warned

Catherine. "So, I suspect he's the one who can connect with the black market."

Daniel approached Jaylan, giving him a subservient nod before handing him a document bag. Jaylan

took it and flicked through the documents, nodding while Daniel hurriedly added something.

He then opened his car door, placed the document bag on the passenger seat, and said something to

Jerome.

Jerome and Daniel waved goodbye to Jaylan and walked away together.

Jaylan promptly got into his car, apparently having been waiting for the documents.

Watching them leave, Catherine turned to me, complaining, "That was close! Why are we so unlucky,

always bumping into them? I hope that scoundrel isn't heading home."

Honestly, that was my concern too.

I thought for a moment, then pulled out my phone and turned it off.

Grabbing Catherine's arm, I said, "Let's go."

I led the way out of the café.

Catherine followed closely behind. We got into her car, and she looked at me with worry. "Allie, are you

sure about going back like this?"

I kept quiet, my brain spinning. I was worried that if Jaylan went home now and found Zora still asleep,

he would become suspicious.

Seeing my silence, Catherine grew more anxious. "How about I go with you? I can say I called you and

picked you up."

I shook my head. "No, we can't reveal our connection yet. Remember the hospital incident? If Jaylan

sees us together now, he'll surely link it to that. I think Jerome is already suspicious, or Jaylan wouldn't

have rushed back that night."

"What should we do then? I'm worried about you going back alone." Catherine expressed her concern.

"It's okay, I'll play it by ear," I replied casually. "This will also test whether Jaylan will make a move on

me. If he doesn't, then they must be plotting something."

"Oh shit! What if they do? Are you risking your life?" Catherine stopped the car abruptly, looking at me

with worry.

"I don't think they will. So, this is a good opportunity to test them. Do you think I'm not in danger if I

don't test them? I've been walking on thin ice!" I said firmly. "The most dangerous scenario is not

finding out their real intentions."

"In that case, I'll stay nearby. If you're okay, send me a message. If I don't hear from you, I'll call the

police. You have one hour!" Catherine reminded me. I nodded in agreement, and she continued driving.

Just then, we passed a hair salon, which was very close to our community. I quickly asked her to stop,

"Catherine, stop the car!"

She looked at me in confusion, "What's wrong?"

"Turn around a bit," I directed her, and she complied.

I unbuckled my seat belt and said, "Go ahead, don't let the community's surveillance cameras catch

you."

Then I got out of the car and walked into the hair salon.