Jacob swallowed hard, trying to steady his racing thoughts. The more Mr. Maxwell avoided revealing the secret, the more Jacob's curiosity grew. He leaned in closer, his voice barely a whisper, as he urged Mr. Maxwell to share what had driven him into this clandestine world.
"Mister Maxwell," Jacob said, his voice filled with a mix of anxiety and determination, "I can't ignore the feeling that I'm in danger. These events, these people...they all seem connected in ways I can't comprehend. I need to understand what's happening."
Mr. Maxwell met Jacob's gaze, his eyes filled with a mixture of concern and cautiousness. After a moment of contemplation, he sighed and motioned for Jacob to follow him to a quiet corner of the dimly lit room.
