Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan)

Chapter 136

Logan gave me a thumbs up, "Allie, you might've just done us a huge favor!"

"Logan, are you sure you're just a private detective?" I shot him a questioning look.

There was something elusive about Logan, something that hinted he was more than just a private

investigator. His demeanor today, his quick wit and the way he carried himself hinted at a man of

authority.

He shrugged nonchalantly, "At least I can solve your problems."

His words seemed to confirm my suspicions. I decided not to probe further but kiddingly said, "I'm just

wondering how I'm going to pay you. I'm worried I might go bankrupt."

Logan chuckled, "Let's keep your company clean and legit first."

"As long as I can get back what's rightfully mine, I'm willing to give it all!" I earnestly pledged.

I understood what he meant.

"Don't be so sensitive, Allie. Just remember why you started," he comforted.

We both fell silent.

"By the way, Elbert recommended someone as a potential collaborator. Do you know him? He said

Catherine knows that person!" I suddenly remembered.

Logan glanced at me, raising an eyebrow, "If she knows him, I do too!"

I side-eyed Logan. Why did it feel like everyone was talking in riddles? Did I know this person too?

Without thinking, I blurted out, "I want to meet him in advance. After all, this isn't just any collaboration.

I need to talk to him personally. If you guys know him, he must be reliable, but we still need to agree on

terms, whether it's collaboration or just lending a hand."

I had no intention of hiding anything from Logan. The kid was proving to be quite trustworthy.

Logan nodded solemnly, "Understood!"

I continued, "I need to know his requirements. If I can retrieve the assets this time, I will start the next

step. I don't want to see Jaylan one more day. And I'm sure he's infected. He's a threat to me and my

kids. I have to get away from him as soon as possible."

Logan pondered for a moment, "I got it! I know this person, you can trust him. I'll arrange a meeting as

soon as Jaylan returns!"

Logan's words made me doubt. Who was this person and what was his relation with them? I was

curious. But I held back my questions, fearing it might seem like I didn't trust them.

I sighed inwardly. Maybe I'd been sick for too long and was losing touch with society.

Logan waved at me from his car before disappearing into the crowd, out of my sight. Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

I checked the time and headed to school. Since I was early, I stopped at a café across the street for a

coffee to calm myself and reflect on my encounter with Addrion.

My heart ached for Addrion's tragic situation. If I hadn't insisted on marrying Jaylan, Addrion would

never have faced such a cruel fate. I was glad he was still alive. But life doesn't give you "what ifs".

Back in the day, Addrion and Ronan were close friends. They were classmates who got along

exceptionally well, even switching dorm rooms to be together. They were both members of the school

basketball team, known as the "Dynamic Duo".

When I first enrolled, it was these two who welcomed me to campus. Since Ronan was also from

Silverdale City, I was closer to him.

Addrion often teased Ronan, claiming he only got attention because of Silverdale City. Ronan scoffed,

saying that Addrion wouldn’t get my attention even he was from Silverdale City.

During that time, both of them were vying for my affections. However, Ronan was always a bit more

subtle than Addrion - this could have something to do with their respective characters. And the first time

I visited the salon where Jaylan worked, it was these two who accompanied me.

I remember the excitement leading up to the Christmas' party and talent show. I was particularly thrilled

as I was participating in the event and needed a new hairstyle. They both insisted on accompanying

me to the salon, and in the end, both of them did.

That was when I first met Jaylan.