Chapter 28: How dare you!

Upon leaving the office, Charlotte set her sights on the clandestine meeting spot they had agreed upon. In the heart of the old quarter sat a quaint café, a relic of simpler times, nestled away from prying eyes and the modern world's digital sentinels. "Sebastian, haven't I made myself clear? Don't summon me unless the heavens fall!" Chloe's voice, laced with fury, pierced the air as Charlotte approached the café's entrance. Pausing for a brief moment, Charlotte realized that Mr. Crowe's first name was Sebastian. With a gentle push, the door swung open, and Chloe's interrogation fell silent, her smartphone frozen in her hand as she stared in disbelief. "What are you doing here? Sebastian...are you both in this deceit together?" After all, she's messing with things right under Liam's nose. Chloe didn't want too many people in on it, so she went to the meeting alone and didn't have anyone with her at the moment. Charlotte's sudden appearance cast a shadow of disdain in Chloe's ey