Chap: 16 Chasing Shadows in City Lights

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Location: Nightfall Hotel
 

Location: Nightfall Hotel 

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Hayden Pov:

Sunlight speared through a crack in the curtain, jolting me awake

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Sunlight speared through a crack in the curtain, jolting me awake. My phone screen screamed 10:00 am. I shot out of bed, still damp from a lukewarm shower, and fumbled for the phone. A muffled conversation drifted from the bathroom – Matthew's voice, heavy with concern, explaining Felix that Fiona wouldn't be joining us. "Not feeling well," he said.

Half an hour later, we sprung into action for our today’s mission. Splitting into two teams – mine with Aiden and Felix, and Matt's with Sabrina and Simon – we concocted a story for Sir Max (Logan's associate) that we will take our own 2 cars for our convenience. Surrendering our phones to the teachers in the waiting area (supposedly for a school trip), we grabbed a quick breakfast.

 Surrendering our phones to the teachers in the waiting area (supposedly for a school trip), we grabbed a quick breakfast

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There, in the bustling dining hall, I spotted Fiona. Dressed casually, she chatted with Sabrina. Ignoring the concerned knot in my stomach, I rushed over and firmly guided her to sit. She still hadn't fully recovered from her injuries, and the relentless investigation had taken its toll. I quickly ran up to her and made her sit on seat forcefully to rest.

After breakfast, with Fiona tucked away with strict instructions to rest, we embarked on our mission. Tiny micro-cameras were discreetly attached to our clothing. Felix, the tech wiz, pulled out his sleek, hidden Ham radio. With practiced ease, he adjusted the dials, setting the frequency for communication with Simon.

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