Chapter 30

We stood there, locked in a silent stare that seemed to continue for ages until May suddenly burst out laughing. "Alright, Kaelan, this is the first time I've ever seen you look this serious. It's kinda weird. But let me tell you something—when I call someone a friend, I don't turn my back on them." "Thanks." I didn't know how to describe my feelings. After a long pause, that was all I could say. "Friends don't need to say thanks." May gave me a warm smile, the kind that made it hard not to feel a little lighter. Something nagged at the back of my mind, and I frowned. "Listen, keep an eye on those three in the team. I've got a strong feeling one of them might be a mole." "What?" May blinked, taken aback. "Kaelan, are you sure you're not just overthinking this? The people I brought in are solid—they've been close with my dad for years, and they've helped me land plenty of deals. Why would one of them rattle on us?" My jaw tightened as I kept my tone steady. "I know for sure we've