Claire's heart skipped a beat. "Dangerous? How?"
Jake leaned in slightly, lowering his voice. "The names you asked Penny to look into—some of them are connected to organized crime."
Claire's eyes widened. "What? How do you know that?"
"I've been doing this job for a long time," Jake said, his expression serious. "I have contacts in all kinds of places. These names… they're not just businessmen. They're involved in some very illegal activities."
Claire swallowed hard. She had suspected that something was off with Anthony, but this was more than she had expected.
"What does this have to do with Anthony?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
Jake glanced around, making sure no one was listening. The café was mostly empty, with just a few people sitting quietly at their tables. He leaned in closer, his expression grave.
