The Billionaire's Supremacy

Part 170

No.9's lips pressed into a thin line, a mix of emotions crossing her features. She knew the voice that had come through the speaker, but revealing it might complicate matters further.

"No.9, who was it?" Brenda pressed, her voice more insistent this time.

No.9's gaze flickered between the road and the rearview mirror, her mind racing. She couldn't deny them answers, but revealing the identity of the voice might put them all in greater danger. Finally, she spoke, "It's someone we can trust. Let's leave it at that for now. We need to focus on reaching the second checkpoint and regrouping."

Brenda and Adele exchanged puzzled glances. The voice that had crackled through the speaker was familiar, but distorted by the background noise. It sounded like a man's voice, but it was difficult to discern. As the van continued to speed through the night, their thoughts turned to who it might be.

Brenda's voice was uncertain. "Could it be... Jake?"

Adelle nodded, her brow furrowed in thought. "It m