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2024-12-20 15:33:39CHAPTER 6
Jamal sat in Alex's living room, staring at the documents Alex had uncovered. They were shocking, to say the least. Marcus's family was involved in some shady dealings, and Jamal was determined to get to the bottom of it. As he scanned the documents, Jamal's mind was racing with questions. What exactly was Marcus's family involved in? And how deep did their involvement go? Just then, Alex's phone buzzed. He answered it, and his expression turned serious. "I have to go," he said to Jamal. "My friend Rachel is here to visit. She's been helping me dig up some info on Marcus's family." Jamal raised an eyebrow. "Your friend?" Alex nodded. "Yeah, we've been friends since freshman year. She's really smart and resourceful." Jamal's curiosity was piqued. "I'd like to meet her," he said. Alex nodded. "I'll go get her. She's waiting outside." Alex left the room, and Jamal heard the sound of footsteps outside. The door opened, and Alex walked in with a girl who looked vaguely familiar. "Jamal, this is Rachel," Alex said. Rachel smiled, and Jamal's eyes widened in surprise. He had seen her around school before, but he had never really talked to her. "Hey," Rachel said, extending her hand. Jamal shook it, feeling a little awkward. "Hey," he replied. As they chatted, Jamal learned that Rachel was a junior at their high school, just like him and Alex. She had been helping Alex research Marcus's family, and she had uncovered some interesting information. "I've been digging into Marcus's family's business dealings," Rachel said. "And I think I've found something big." Jamal's eyes locked onto hers. "What is it?" he asked. Rachel hesitated before speaking. "I think Marcus's parents, Reginald and Victoria, are involved in some shady dealings. I've been researching them, and I think I've found a connection between them and some of the local business leaders." Jamal's eyes widened in surprise. "That's huge," he said. "We need to investigate further." Alex nodded, his expression serious. "We need to be careful, though. If Marcus's family finds out what we're doing, they could try to silence us." Jamal's eyes narrowed. "We'll be careful," he said. "But we can't back down now. We have to see this through." Rachel nodded, her eyes flashing with determination. "I'm in," she said. "I'll help you guys investigate." As they talked, Jamal couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. They were getting close to the truth, and he could feel it. But as they delved deeper into the mystery, Jamal couldn't shake the feeling that they were being watched. He glanced around the room, but saw nothing out of the ordinary. "Guys, I think we should get out of here," Jamal said, his voice low. "We don't know who might be listening." Alex nodded, his expression serious. "You're right," he said. "Let's get out of here and regroup." As they left Alex's house, Jamal couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. They were playing with fire, and he knew it. But he was determined to see this through. He was determined to uncover the truth, no matter what it took. As they walked, Jamal's mind was racing with questions. What exactly was Marcus's family involved in? And how deep did their involvement go? He knew that they had to be careful. They had to watch their backs. But he was ready for whatever came next. He was ready to take on Marcus's family and uncover the truth. As they turned the corner, Jamal saw a black SUV parked on the street. It looked familiar, and Jamal's heart skipped a beat. "Guys, look," he said, his voice low. Alex and Rachel followed his gaze, and their eyes widened in surprise. "What is it?" Rachel asked, her voice barely above a whisper. Jamal's eyes locked onto the SUV. "I think it's Marcus's family," he said. "I think they're watching us." Alex's expression turned serious. "We need to get out of here," he said. "Now." As Jamal, Alex, and Rachel walked away from the SUV, they couldn't shake off the feeling that they were being watched. They quickened their pace, anxious to get away from the prying eyes.
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