The city was slowly illuminated by the first rays of dawn, which gave the busy streets a pale golden glow. Following their heated encounter with Marcus Cain, Lily and Ethan went back to his flat. Lily's thoughts were racing after the long night, which was full of insights. Marcus had given him a wealth of information about Jack Monroe's activities, including the names of important figures in his organization, secret accounts, and hidden warehouses. But Lily was troubled by the price of Marcus's assistance.
Could they really put their trust in him?
Ethan's face was blank as he filled two coffee mugs in the kitchen. "You haven't spoken much since we left the Velvet Room," he began, passing a hot cup to Lily.
Lily encircled the mug with her hands, relishing the warmth. "I'm still taking it all in. We got what we wanted from Marcus, but I still feel like we struck a deal with someone as deadly as Jack.
