Chapter 29 – Into the Lion’s Den
(Single POV)
Evelyne sat in the dimly lit warehouse, the weight of the night pressing against her shoulders.
The plan was simple—in theory.
Find Arthur Halloway.
Get him to talk.
Expose the Council’s corruption.
But nothing in this war was ever simple.
And if they failed?
They wouldn’t live long enough to regret it.
Across from her, Adrian leaned over the map spread out on the table, his sharp eyes scanning the information Daniel had given them.
“He owns a private club downtown,” Adrian muttered. “Exclusive. Invite-only. It’s where the elite make their deals.”
Evelyne raised an eyebrow. “And I’m guessing we’re not on the guest list?”
Adrian smirked. “Not yet.”
Evelyne exhaled, rolling her shoulders.
Breaking into a high-security club run by o
