Chapter 165 - Drawing Lines in the Dark

In the hazy glow of the car's headlights, Cedric merely squinted and offered a thin smile, for he knew without a doubt that it was Zane approaching.

Emma, upon realizing that Zane had arrived, was instantly enveloped in a wave of relief that washed over her.

Meanwhile, Lucky and Tony furrowed their brows in confusion.

They exchanged puzzled glances, their faces etched with questions about the identity of this new arrival in the midst of the confrontation they had stirred up.

Zane swung the car door open, and his steps briefly obscured the light, casting long shadows on the ground.

As he moved closer, his features became more distinct in the dim light, revealing his familiar face to the tense group.

Seeing Zane's face clearly, Lucky and Tony jolted in surprise.

They were no strangers to Zane; during their time shadowing Emma, they had often seen him with her.

What truly shocked them, however, was not just his unexpected presence, but the realization that Zane had managed to follow