“Timothy, do you understand?” Jason said, his phone pressed to his ear and jaw set."Yes, I do, Young Master,” Timothy said hesitantly.“I'm going to need feedback as soon as possible.”"Understood, Young Master, I'll take care of it.”Jason sighed before hanging up and putting his phone in his back pocket. Jason and Shadow were now at the apartment, waiting for Dmitri to send them the address of the District Attorney, Wallace Brown.A distressed Shadow walked into the living room, his arms crossed as he slowly paced around the room, his mind racing.“What do you think Dmitri meant by Aurora being closer than I think?” he asked Jason.Jason had his suspicions about what Dmitri meant, and he was almost certain that he was right, but there was still room for doubt, and he didn't want to put any ideas in his friend’s head, knowing how rash he could be, especially when it came to Aurora. So he placed his fingers on his temple and feigned complete ignorance. “I don't know; maybe he just s

"No,” Shadow opposed firmly.“No?” Jadon’s brows furrowed in confusion. “Don't you want to know why they have it out for you?”"Yes, of course I do," Shadow said, then fixed his gaze on Jason; worry was etched into his features. “I'll go, but you stay. From here on out, I have to do this alone. The Steel Consortium is very dangerous, Jason. I can't let you keep getting entangled in their affairs. We could've gotten arrested today!”Jason shook his head and let out a small chuckle, which annoyed his friend. “You don't get it, do you? When I said we were getting her back, I meant it. My friend, I've started this with you, and I'm going to finish it,” he said, his tone resolute.The stern facade that Shadow tried to put on cracked as he heard Jason’s words. “I… I just want you to know what you're getting into. These guys have no scruples.”Jason nodded. “I know; I've dealt with a couple of conscienceless people myself,” he said.Shadow gave Jason a knowing nod, realizing that he was refe

Jason finally spoke after hearing everything that Connie had to say. “How did the Consortium find all of this out, if I may ask?”“Do you not believe me?” Connie cocked an eyebrow.“Don't be offended, Connie, but this is a serious accusation; I just want to confirm that it's true," Jason said calmly Connie scoffed. “Of course it's true. The boss didn't even want to believe it till he found proof to back it up.”“What proof?” Jason urged “Photos, one of our-” Connie paused immediately as if she were being controlled by a remote. “I've said too much. Listen, whether you believe me or not, that's what happened. I suppose you're doing some sort of business with him, so you're trying to find out if he's trustworthy.”“That's not exactly the case,” Jason stated. He knew that he already had Connie where he wanted her. She was a high-ranking member, yet she was talking to him about the Consortium. All he had to do was get her to tell him how those photos came about so he could confirm if hi

“The job is done,” Shadow said into his phone speaker. “The District Attorney agreed to release Connie tonight.” Jason and Connie stood at either side of him, anxiously awaiting Dmitri’s reply.“Yes, yes, Wallace told me, good job, Cole; you're not so useless after all,” Dmitri’s mocking tone emanated through the phone speaker."Dmitri, I did what you asked; now I want my daughter,” Shadow sneered."Well, okay, then, I'll rally some of the Consortium’s finest men to get her back from Black Lotus tomorrow,” Dmitri said.Shadow’s face turned red with rage. “Stop playing games, Dmitri; I know you have her; I want my daughter back tonight.” The sound of Dmitri’s hands clapping together suddenly became audible. “Bravo Cole, for once you put the pieces together, Meet me at the warehouse, and I'll bring her to you.” Dmitris paused dramatically. “And come with your friend, Jasper?”“Jason” Shadow corrected“Yes, come with Jason. Just the two of you. No funny business, my friend,” Dmitri said

As Jason stood in front of Dario, the weight of his question hung heavy in the air. Dario was shocked by the question but he swiftly masked his surprise by offering Jason a tight-lipped smile “Hmmm Abigail” he pressed his finger on his temple as if he was actively trying to retrieve information from his brain “Nope that name doesn't ring a bell”“That's strange because I'm positive that this is you,” Jason said. He reached into his pocket and pulled out the photograph that was in the envelope that Reuben had given to him earlier.After unfolding the photo he lifted it up so that Radio could see it clearly. It was a photo of Dario placing a bouquet of flowers on a grave. The name on the tombstone was very clear: ABIGAIL HAYES GREY. Jason’s mother.The aloof facade that Dario was trying to maintain fell apart completely once he saw the photo. His eyes widened and his voice came out in a low tone “How'd you get that?”“Answer my questions first and I'll answer yours,” Jason said, his ton