Chapter 538. Realization Came Too Late

Caitlin’s expression was heavy as she stepped inside the room. “Zeke, there’s something we’ve kept from you... but it’s time you knew.”

“What is it? Just tell me.”

Zeke could already tell by her face—it wasn’t going to be good news.

“Alicia... something happened to her.”

“I know,” Zeke replied grimly. “She rescued me and ended up falling into Zorro’s hands. He’s trying to use her as leverage, wants to trade her for Samir.”

He shared the information he had. But Caitlin shook her head.

“No. You’ve been deceived. Alicia isn’t in Zorro’s custody.”

“What?” Zeke’s voice tightened. “If she’s not with him, then where is she?”

“That’s something Xero should explain.”

Caitlin and Sebastian both turned to Xero, who took a breath before recounting everything.

“When the boss asked me to track you down, I went to Graystone’s military base to see my old classmate, Alicia. She told me she had just broken you out.

“I left the base, but