Chapter 204

The tension in the room was palpable as all eyes turned to Luca, waiting for him to lay out the plan. His sharp eyes flickered to Ivy, who sat in the arms of Mrs. Jessica, her biological mother, still recovering from the emotional weight of the last few hours.

Ivy’s expression was a mix of uncertainty and fear, her fingers fidgeting with the fabric of her dress."Ivy, listen carefully," Luca began, his voice calm but firm.

"You’ll call the guy from the number we traced. You need to act like you know him, like you’ve met before. Make it sound like you’re excited to see him again. He might not give in right away, but you have to be persistent.

Keep him hooked until he asks you to meet up. Once he does, we’ll come with you, and that’s when we’ll get a hold of him."Ivy stared at him, wide-eyed. "Are you sure this will work?"Luca gave her a reassuring nod. "I know it’s risky, but it’s our best shot. This guy is connected to the people who have Iris. If we can make him believe that you’re