The next morning, Basil Jaak and Yetta Astir shook off the person who was following them and quietly left the hotel to return to Yetta's home.
Perhaps it was because something more than friendship had occurred between them the previous night, a hint of embarrassment flickered in both of their eyes as they looked at each other.
"Officer Astir!"
"Basil Jaak!"
Both tried to speak at the same time to break the awkwardness, but ended up speaking over each other.
Basil Jaak said with an awkward laugh, "You go first!"
Yetta nodded slightly, and said seriously to Basil Jaak, "Do you think that Mr. Ma will deliver the goods to us tonight?"
Basil Jaak pondered and said, "Last night… we didn't give ourselves away, so I believe he has dismissed his doubts about us. He might hand over the goods! However, he is just a small fish in the chain. To catch the big fish behind the scenes and completely overthrow Simon, we'll need to trace back through the vine."
