Chapter 26: The Search for Proof

The road to the storage unit felt endless as Lucas drove through the dimly lit streets, with Ava sitting beside him, her mind racing. Sara and Detective Diaz were in the backseat, quietly discussing the operation's logistics. Diaz had agreed to help them, but Ava couldn't shake the feeling of uncertainty. Was this a genuine ally or another trap? Ava glanced at Lucas, who was focused on the road ahead, his expression tight with concentration. "Are we sure about this?" she murmured, her voice barely heard over the engine's din. Lucas gave a small nod. "We don't have a choice. If Diaz is who she says she is, she could be the key to bringing Collins down. If she's not... we'll handle it." Ava nodded, trusting Lucas's judgment but unable to ignore the knot of anxiety in her stomach. She turned around to face Diaz. "How many of Collins's men are we expecting?" Diaz looked serious. "It’s hard to say. Collins will have people watching his assets, but he won’t want to draw too much attentio