CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY SEVEN: MYSTERY

“Anna was in deep,” Victor said, his voice low and gravelly. “She got mixed up with some dangerous people, and it didn’t end well. I warned her, but she didn’t listen.” “Who were these people?” Jonathan asked, his tone urgent. Victor glanced around nervously before replying, “They were part of an underground network, involved in illegal activities. Drugs, money laundering, you name it. Anna was trying to get out, but they wouldn’t let her.” Ariana’s heart pounded in her chest. “Do you know who was responsible for her death?” Victor hesitated, then nodded. “Yes. There’s a man named Marcus. He’s the one who pulled the strings. If Anna got in his way, he would have had no problem eliminating her.” Jonathan and Ariana exchanged a look, their resolve hardening. They thanked Victor for his help and left, their minds racing with the new information. Back at home, they shared their findings with Jackson, who promised to dig deeper into Marcus and his connections. Jonathan and Ariana knew