Chapter 110: Shadows of Suspicion

Mariana and Daphne stood waiting, the rumble of their empty stomachs a stark reminder of the dinner they'd skipped in the chaos. Daphne, ever the multitasker, was scrolling through her phone to pass the time. Suddenly, a sharp gasp escaped her lips, causing Mariana to glance over with concern. "What is it?" Mariana asked, her brow furrowing slightly. Daphne's eyes were glued to her phone screen, her expression a mixture of shock and disbelief. She pointed a finger at the screen without taking her gaze away. "Look," she breathed, her voice barely a whisper. Mariana leaned closer, peering over Daphne's shoulder. Her own eyes widened in recognition as she saw the headline displayed prominently on the screen: "Brawl at Mario's Barbecue Restaurant in Lisbon City, Five Burly Men Beaten Twice by a Frail Girl." The headline blared in bold letters above the short video clip, drawing Mariana's attention like a magnet. Her heart seemed to pound against her ribs with each passing second, a r