Chapter 67 Elias’s Mother

(Elias)

I was surprised when Elias brought Jasper with him, but I didn’t question it. There were more pressing matters at hand. Besides, Elias had a certain look on his face, one that told me I shouldn't question him.

As we stood together in the dimly lit room, I shared Naomi’s findings with them.

Elias’s eyes widened, a look of stunned disbelief crossing his face.

“We both just assumed that Alice was dead,” he murmured, more to himself than anyone else.

“They’re already planning to use Alice to their advantage somehow. We have to act fast,” I urged, feeling the weight of the situation pressing down on us.

Elias began pacing the room, his mind clearly racing. As he did, I turned to Jasper to update him. “Alice is Elias’s mother,” I explained. “Your parents were friends with her.”

Jasper’s face showed a flicker of surprise, but he quickly masked it with his usual nonchalance. “And the necklace?” I asked, trying to piece everything together.

Jasper’s expression softened sl