CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY SIX

{ JONAS MENACES}

My mind raced as I considered the options. Reasoning with Jonas seemed impossible, but a direct confrontation was out of the question. Ineeded a plan that balanced both.

"Alright, let's gather everyone in the room," I said, looking determined. The crew moved to a hidden part of the classroom where we could discuss our next plan without being overheard.

"First, we need to find out where Jonas is holding Rosetta," I began. "Diana, can you get close to him and see if you can find any clues? You’re his sister; he might let something slip."

Diana nodded, her face grim. "I’ll do my best. But if he’s involved in something big, he might not tell me everything."

"That’s where we come in," Richard said, his voice steady. "We’ll need to keep an eye on Jonas without him noticing. We can set up a surveillance network around his usual haunts. Zack, you’re good with tech. Can you handle that?"

Zack nodded. "I’ll get my equipment. We can cover the campus and any other places he frequ