Chapter 70: Rachel

The night air was crisp as Emma stood by the open window, staring out into the darkness. **She had expected challenges, but not like this.** Not with their every move under scrutiny. The listening device she had found in Emily's room sat heavily in her pocket, a constant reminder of how deep they were entrenched in this dangerous game. Alexander’s voice from the phone earlier still echoed in her ears, his calm but urgent tone making it clear that they were in immediate danger. This wasn't just about Rachel anymore; it was about survival. They had to think ahead, outmaneuver their enemies before the noose tightened any further. Emma pulled herself away from the window and walked back to the living room, where Alexander was waiting, his brow furrowed in thought. He had arrived not long after she called him, his presence a much-needed comfort in the midst of the chaos. “We need a new plan,” he said, his voice low but decisive. Emma nodded, sitting down across from him. “I know. But ho