Chapter 78: Unexpected Allies

Lucas and Chloe were enjoying a rare moment of calm, savoring their morning coffee on the balcony. Ryan was playing in his room, the sound of his laughter filling the apartment. "It's nice to have a peaceful morning," Chloe said, leaning back in her chair. "Yeah, it is," Lucas agreed, but his mind was still on Marcus Vaughn. Despite Vaughn being behind bars, Lucas couldn't shake the feeling that their troubles weren't over. His phone buzzed, breaking the tranquility. It was Jack. "Lucas, we need to talk," Jack said, his tone serious. "There's been a development." "What's going on?" Lucas asked, his heart sinking. "Can you meet me at the usual spot in an hour?" Jack replied, avoiding the question. Lucas agreed, ending the call with a sense of dread. He turned to Chloe, who was watching him with concern. "Jack wants to meet," he explained. "Something's up." Chloe nodded. "Be careful." "I will," Lucas promised, kissing her goodbye. At the meeting spot, a small café tucked awa