Further Confirmation
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As we left the region and returned to the main road, we saw a sizable vige nearby. It was vibrant because it was on the main road, lined with several restaurants.
Before getting out of the car, As made a phone call.
I asked quietly, "Why didn''t we leave?"
"Just to let Navi know that we dare to openly appear under his nose, it puts invisible pressure on him! Ste is an insider of the organization; she probably came back to guide Navi," As whispered to me.
"But what about Dn and the others inside?" I felt a bit anxious. "I wonder if they''ve found any clues yet."
"I believe they will soon!" As said confidently.
"How do you know?" I asked back.
"Once Ste gives Navi a direction, he won''t stand still!" As said. "We''ll eat and wait at the same time!"
"Are you saying that Ste might lead my dad out?" I asked.
"Even if she doesn''t take, Navi will definitely make a move, which might make it easier to find out his exact location!" As said confidently.
I ultimately agreed with his inference. Since Ste had been confirmed as part of the organization, she must have returned for Rory, which would lead to action.
The organization feared Rory falling into As''s clutches the most.
Having been under Navi''s control for so long, Ste couldn''t be unaware of this as Navi''s foster daughter. She was genuinely adept at ying both sides.
I couldn''tprehend why the organization hadn''t demanded Rory''s return. Ste most likely did this.
What kind of person was she in the organization to be so flexible? Could she keep Navi and the organization at peace? Could she still manipte Celine Pierce?
I had to admit I had underestimated Ste.
We had breakfast in the vige. I knew As was doing it on purpose, and I knew that deep down Navi knew we had yet to go very far, either.
And I was sure there were quite a few of Navi''s men in this vige. As took me back to the nearby inn to rx after breakfast, having Cane set up two rooms.N?velDrama.Org ? content.
I was anxious. How could we ''rest'' at a time like this? It was bold.
After noticing my difort, Asforted me as he massaged my shoulder, "Stay calm!"
Although he said that, there was still no good news from inside, which made me restless.
Ste didn''te out either. I turned
to As and said, "Ste is worth studying. She seems to be extremely familiar with this ce. Weren''t you suspicious of her connection to the organization before?"
As had been meditating all along. "It''s not inconsistent with her identity. She might be the person we''re looking for!"
His words surprised me. I looked at As''s face and asked, "Are you saying... she might be Gemma?"
As reached out, pulled me closer to his chest, and kissed me on the forehead. "We need further confirmation!"
"How do we confirm?" I questioned As skeptically.
As looked at me with a mischievous smile but didn''t answer.
"What are youughing at?" I asked irritably. "You seem rxed, but aren''t you worried about the people inside? Don''t forget, we have less than nine hours left!"
"So we need to stay calm even more," As reminded me.
"But there''s still no news. It''s broad daylight, so it''s not convenient to act. We don''t know the situation. inside either. This Ste suddenly appears, I don''t know what''s going on What if..."
"No ''what if"!" As said firmly.
"But why haven''t we received any news after so long?" I was still worried. "And Loak disappeared. Do you think there might be a problem?"
"No."
As we talked, Cane knocked on the door and said to As, "Ste has left the base and didn''t take anyone with her. I''ve already sent someone to keep an eye on her!"
"Tell the people inside to be careful
and be prepared to act as soon as there''s news from inside!" As instructed, "But there seem to be many strangers in the vige today. Should we adjust..."
"No, don''t alert them!" As immediately stopped Cane''s suggestion.
We stayed in the inn, maintaining a calm appearance, but only we could feel the undercurrents surging.