บท 269: Urgent Business

The meeting had gone well, and the people of the tower had agreed that destroying the Luminar's mining operations was of utmost importance.

John and Elaine stood outside the tower, the brisk night air filling their lungs.

"You did well, John," Elaine said.

John quirked an eyebrow at Elained.

"I see you're going for the 'pretending that nothing happened' move, huh?"

Elaine laughed nervously and looked away.

"Yeah... I'm sorry about that. I really didn't know Michael was planning to kill you. I swear!"

John nodded and took a step towards Elaine.

"I believe you, but this is not over yet," he said, his low voice making her shiver.

"W-What do you mean?" Elaine asked, her eyes widening.

"You still owe me for helping you, Elaine. And I'm going to collect."

"John, I can't. My people, they'll—"

"Your people don't need to know," John said, cutting her off.