As the SUV carried Aurelia and Lise further away, I followed from a distance, my steps silent but my mind racing. The bustling streets and evening crowd provided ample cover, but the challenge lay in keeping up without being seen. With each turn they took, I found it increasingly difficult to stay close. The vehicle's speed soon outpaced my own, and I realized I needed another plan.
Glancing around, I spotted a row of taxis parked along the curb. I quickly approached one, leaning into the open window. "Follow that black SUV," I instructed the driver, trying to keep my voice calm. "And please, be discreet."
The driver, an older man with a skeptical look, raised an eyebrow. "It's gonna cost you extra," he said, but his tone suggested he was used to odd requests.
"Money is not an issue," I replied, sliding into the back seat. "Just keep up with them without being noticed."
