Chapter 204: A Key of Stopping

"Alright, alright… Maybe the black market and whispers of stolen necklaces are a bit much to take in over breakfast. Tell me, who exactly is this Rylan you keep mentioning?"

A satisfied smile spread across Maya's face. "Ah, Rylan," she began, leaning back in her chair. "He's quite the character, a childhood friend with a knack for finding trouble, but also a good heart… well, most of the time."

"A friend who works for a council member and dabbles in… unorthodox activities," Alex summarized, a playful glint in his eyes. "Sounds interesting."

"Interesting indeed, Rylan currently works as a… personal assistant to none other than Councillor Fiore. Let's just say his… methods of acquiring information aren't always conventional, but he gets the job done."

"So, he's basically a high-society information broker with a penchant for thievery?"