Chapter 158: A Genius Plan
The dimly lit room was filled with tension as Nora and Demetri sat across from Gabe, Ian, Seb, and Lucien. The only source of illumination came from a lone desk lamp that cast elongated shadows on the worn wooden table. Outside, the rain fell steadily, a sombre backdrop to the impending confrontation. The air was thick with tension as Demetri and Gave continued to stare at each other.
Finally, it was Gabe who looked away, pushing a small pen drive and a file towards the others. "This is all I’ve found."
As he said this, Gabe stood up, ready to leave the room. It was Ian who stopped his brother, questioning him," Aren’t you going to discuss the countermeasures and strategies?"
Gabe shot a look at Demetri who had yet to say anything before shaking his head," I don’t think so. It is not safe, Ian. I... If push comes to shove, I cannot assure you that I won’t do everything I can to save Arabelle."
"You’re being foolish, Gabe. You would never do anything to compromise our safety and you know that."
"No, you don’t, Ian! You don’t know how difficult it was for me to pass this information to Demetri and not just take Arabelle from here and run! So don’t expect me to sit here and do nothing while we discuss ways to get rid of the threat that is Arabelle!"
Gabe almost walked out of the room when Demetri’s voice stopped him," Sit down Gabe."
"But..."
"I already have a solution to Arabelle. "Gabe paused and looked at his brother with hopeful eyes.