Chapter 1700

Charlie spoke up, "Just like what Ms. Scott said, The Lucent must have hidden Lyra somewhere we don't know. "They're probably worried we'll try something tricky, so they want to trade her for the raw stone we have." Maeve listened intently to Charlie's reasoning, but something still didn't sit right with her. She frowned in thought. Sheldon noticed the look on her face and asked, "Is there something on your mind?" "It's not so much an idea..." Maeve glanced at Charlie, who was still in bed. "We reviewed the security footage from Foster Manor. All we saw was Frank putting a bag in the trunk, but there was no clear indication that Lyra was inside that bag." The group fell quiet for a moment. Maeve continued, "I don't think Sergio would have said what he did without a reason. He told us to leave because he knew there was a trap. "Think about it—The Lucent takes Lyra, but why didn't they contact us immediately or leave a note telling us to trade the raw stone for her? "Instea