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The trappings

Author: Sapphire_963
last update Last Updated: 2022-05-10 23:30:53

"Honey I'm telling you that this person doesn't work alone but has a solid network of people working for them ." Alina met Jordan in a hotel room wearing their disguise.

"But I cannot allow you to act as a spy joining that group, Honey I rather go on day to day with a threats on my life than have you join this group. You already known what happens to Andrew, Pablo's friend he was plotted to be killed along with his family when they sense that he is having a change of heart." Jordan strongly disagree with Alina's plan in joining the group to have access on the information leading to their identity and the reason for their vengeance.

"Jordan this is the best idea that we..."

"No Alina! And mean, No you are not going too carry on this idea of yours it's dangerous and I just cannot bear the thought of losing the love of my life to this people who thrives in the !misery of others, I have already lost my father my grandmother on both sides and neatly my mother."Jordan cut off any discussi
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