The night was deep.
Sophie and the others had been waiting for Reece's response.
"Why haven't we heard anything yet? It's getting late. Could it be that they don't trust us?"
Jenna was getting anxious. If The Silent Shadows truly didn't trust them, then they were in a difficult position.
"Just wait a little longer. I believe they will respond," Sophie said, her grip tight on her cellphone.
She had promised Jonah to bring Odie back, and she was determined not to break her word.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, a text soon arrived on Sophie's phone. When they realized it was from Reece, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Just as Sophie had said, The Silent Shadows couldn't dismiss the risk that they really had the gemstone.
If the gemstone in The Silent Shadows' possession turned out to be a fake, Reece and his crew couldn't afford to take that risk.
"Colby, it's all up to you now."
The Costello family had all their plans set in Devonport, where they held absolute military power.
The Aldridge family possessed the strongest bodyguards and intelligence team.
Jenna and Adler provided the best backup.
But for this meeting, Sophie had to take the lead herself.
"Do we have to rush this? Your injuries haven't healed. Maybe we could wait until you're better..."
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