As they sat down in the living room, Jeff noticed a photo on the mantelpiece. It was a photo of him and Carlos on their first date, smiling and laughing together. He couldn't help but feel a pang of nostalgia"I still can't believe how long it's been since we went on our first date," he said, his eyes fixed on the photo. "It feels like a lifetime ago.""It does," Carlos agreed. "But even though so much has changed, I'm glad that some things have stayed the same. Like our love for each other."Jeff nodded, his heart swelling with gratitude. "Me too. I'm so glad that I met you Carlos." He hesitated for a moment, then added, "And I'm glad we're still together even with everything going on around us."Carlos reached out and placed a hand on Jeff's arm. "We've been through a lot together, Jeff. We've been through good times and bad. But I always knew that no matter what happened, you will always be the love of my life. That is not something that can be broken so easily."Jeff felt tears we
Carmichael nodded in agreement with Jeff's assessment, feeling a weight lift off his shoulders."You are right Jeff, but I don'thave any person in mind and I don't want to keep looking over my shoulder waiting for that person to strike." Carmichael's voice was full of determination. "I can feel it in my bones, and I need to be the one to strike first."Jeff thought for a moment, trying to come up with a solution. "Have you considered getting more security for your home and office? And maybe CCTV camara that would make you feel a bit safer?"Carmichael shook his head. "I need to catch this person before he does more than siphon my money," he said. "And you are the only person I trust.""I understand,"Jeff said. "But in the meantime, you need to do what you can to keep yourself and your family safe. Don't you think it's worth it to have some extra protection, just until you figure out who's behind this?"Carmichael sighed, knowing that Jeff was right. "I guess you're right. It's not a
Lindsey became even redder, if that was possible. "No, no, no, no," she rushed out, flailing her arms around, while Emilia and Zandos watched the scene with their heads tilted back in confusion.Queency laughed at her reaction before addressing her friends. " I have never seen her so flustered before." She chided."Nonsense," Lindsey said in a rush. "I'm just not used to seeing you guys so affectionate with each other. That's all." She blurted.Alejandro moved to his sister's side and slung his arm around her neck. "You are going to have to get used to it." Alejandro quipped." Of course," Lindsey responded.Queency moved closer to Lindsey. "Have you forgotten that we are brothers and sisters?" She muttered quietly.Lindsey gasped when she remembered. "I guess the information must have slipped my mind," she mumbled quietly. "Sorry.""It's okay," Queency stated. "Just don't tell Emilia and Zandos."Lindsey made the motion of sealing her lips."If she is not your girlfriend, then what i
As they held each other, a sense of tranquility settled over them. It was a reminder that no matter the challenges they faced, their love and support for each other would always be a source of strength.********"Sure thing, Travis," Zayn replied before heading to the storage room to retrieve the pictures. As he sorted through the photos, he diligently categorized and labeled each one before finally finding the ones he was looking for. He made sure everything was ready for Lindsey to review.After finding the pictures, he entered the room, Zayn smiled and placed the photos horizontally on the table. "Here you go, all set for you, Lindsey. I hope you can identify them," he said, his attention on Lindsey.Lindsey nodded before turning her attention to the photos sprawled on the desk, her hands on her jaw as she intently stared at them. Within minutes, she pointed at three out of the five pictures in front of her. "These three are among the kidnappers," she stated confidently."Are you
"I'm not entirely sure," Zayn replied, rewinding the footage for a closer look. "It almost seems like someone was strolling across the parking lot." He pointed at the screen, trying to catch the shadow's movement to figure out what it might be. "Do you want me to enhance the image to see if we can get a clearer view?"Queency and the rest of the team nodded As Travis quickly brought up the image enhancement tools on the computer. He adjusted the contrast and brightness, hoping to reveal more details in the shadow. After a few moments, he turned the screen back to Queency and the group, pointing at the clearer image of a person walking across the parking lot, his face hidden.Zayn, alongside Travis continued enhancing the image, zooming in on the person's face to reveal any discernible details. As they worked, Travis spoke reassuringly to Alejandro and the team, "I'm doing my best to enhance the image and bring out as much detail as possible. We'll get to the bottom of this and find ou
They arrived at their destination twenty minutes later. Queency's heart was racing as they headed to the front entrance, after showing the security at the gate a forge ID card. The doors opened to a large atrium with sofas and a reception desk. "Alright, team," Lindsey''s voice came through the earpiece of each team member. "It is show time. I've got visual and audio feeds from all of you. Be careful guys.""Do you have an appointment?" the receptionist asked with a smile."We're here to see Mr Carmicheal." Alejandro replied with as much authority as he could muster."Do you have an appointment?" The receptionist asked, smiling.Alejandro looked at his team. "I guess they really do have a Mr. Carmichael," he muttered to them before turning back to Zyra, the receptionist. "No, but this is of utmost importance," he said firmly, emphasizing the significance of their request. "I'm sorry, but I cannot allow you to see Mr Carmicheal without an appointment. I can make one for you, if you w
As their meeting wrapped up, the team exited the office and made their way back to the Underground tunnel, the disappointment evident on their faces. "Zandos was right," Alejandro sighed. "We can't base our investigation solely on a name."******~ 30 minutes Ago (Before the meeting)~Jeff escorted the group into a spacious conference room and excused himself to fetch Mr. Carmichael. As he hurried down the hallway, his footsteps echoed on the smooth tile floor, his breath quickened with the urgency of the situation. Coming to a stop in front of Mr. Carmichael's office, he took a moment to steady his breath, then raised his hand to knock on the door.After a few minutes, a calm yet commanding voice called out, "Come in." Jeff took a deep breath before opening the door. The sight that greeted him was of Mr. Carmichael in all his glory, looking formidable in front of his mahogany chair while he scribbled something on a piece of paper. Beside Mr. Carmichael stood a tall, imposing figure w
Jeff couldn't help but wonder if they had just made a deal with the devil. After all, the Hunters had a reputation for being ruthless. But there was no turning back now. They had to find the spy before it was too late.He entered Carmichael's office with Enzo in tow. As soon as Carmichael saw them, he stood up from his chair with a smile on his face. "Good job, Enzo. You exceeded my expectations," he said warmly. Enzo returned the smile and then decided to address the matter at hand. "So... back to the matter of the spy," he stated."I understand that this is a delicate situation," Carmichael began, his expression turning serious once more. "But we must act quickly and decisively to find the traitor. I will leave it to you and Jeff to lead the investigation. Philip and his team will be joining you. Do whatever it takes to get the job done."A heavy silence fell over the room, the weight of Carmichael's words hanging in the air. Jeff felt a knot in his stomach, but he forced himself t