chapter 126

Emily glanced at Isabella, who was walking with a mixture of anxiety and determination. The truth had begun to unravel, and while they were making progress, the path ahead still seemed daunting.

“I think his name is Matthew!” Isabella said suddenly, breaking the silence. Her voice trembled slightly, but there was a note of conviction in it. “He’s one of the men behind all of this. I overheard them talking about him. He’s ruthless—he was the one who killed Maya.”

Emily’s steps faltered for a moment. The name hit her with a chill. Maya’s death had been a brutal part of this whole nightmare, and now knowing that a named person was responsible made it all the more real. “Matthew… and who’s the other one?” she asked, her voice steady despite the unease she felt.

Isabella’s face was a mask of fear and regret as she continued, “There are two of them. One is a killer, and the other one—he’s the brains behind it all. The one who orders the hits, who pulls the strings. I don’t know his name, bu