Chapter 155

KYRA

"... I'm having a hard time believing they'd be so open in having that gathering in Campania, but it's the last place anyone would check, so it has some actuality," Adler said.

Kyra restrained the frown from spreading across her face as the annoyance bubbled. She couldn't believe he gaslit her about being so 'Domenico,' then went behind her to investigate.

Adler, seated in an armchair, had a pale complexion from avoiding sunlight for weeks, and his bloodshot eyes revealed signs of fatigue. Restless and gaunt, he appeared worse.

But although looking a wreck, she was proud of him for having his instincts ringing when things weren't right; it still didn't mean she was okay with him pretending not to take her seriously.

"After some digging, we discovered that these meetings took place at Lucid on specific nights—perhaps once a month and during the late hours of the night. This provides insight into the nature of the individuals we're dealing with." He deposited a stack of papers on t