The Shadow of Deception

CHAPTER 26: DISAPPEAR

In the morning, Shantel was already in Marvin’s office. Marvin called me to come to his office that Shantel was there. We gathered in Marvin's office, it was like Marvin’s office became the center of our operations. The air was thick with tension as we discussed the events of the previous night and the steps we needed to take to protect ourselves from further danger. Marvin and Shantel sat across from each other, their expressions a blend of determination and anxiety.

Shantel was not sure of our next move, she wanted us to stay quiet until everything died down. She was still shaken by yesterday’s event.

“I have not had the opportunity to say thank you, thank you and I owe you my life,” Shantel said.

My presence in the room was a testament to the unity of our cause—to uncover the truth and shield Marvin from the unseen threats that loomed. It was a complex game of deception we were playing, but we had little choice but to engage in it to safeguard our future.

“Have you told Ken abo