Chapter 100

Megan's POV

I had another meeting with Chris for the second time and I was supposed to be in our normal location.

The coffee shop!

I walked into the coffee shop, looking for Chris. We had planned to meet here to discuss our next move in taking down the Syndicate. As I scanned the room, I spotted him sitting in the corner, typing away on his laptop. I made my way over to him, my mind preoccupied with the latest developments in our investigation.

As I approached the table, I noticed Chris's friend, Jake sitting across from him. They were engrossed in a conversation, and I didn't want to interrupt. So, I took a seat at the table next to them, trying not to draw attention to myself.

But as I sat there, I couldn't help but overhear their conversation. And what I heard left me stunned.

"I was going to propose to her," Chris said, his voice low and serious. "But I don't think it's the right time."

"What do you mean?" Jake asked, hi