Chapter 82

Ashley looked at Sharina with gratitude in her eyes. “Thanks for befriending Justin, Sharina. It means a lot to me.” She had said this because Sharina had just told her everything she’d done to be able to get some information about Ember Prime.

Sharina smiled, her eyes reflecting a genuine friendship. “No problem, Ash. I can’t promise anything, but I’ll try my best to get any information you need about Ember Prime. I’m sorry, but for now, that’s all I currently have...”

Ashley nodded appreciatively. “I know, Sharina. I trust you. Just be careful, okay?”

Sharina chuckled. “Don’t worry. I’ve got this under control. Besides, what are friends for?”

Their conversation shifted to lighter topics, and they shared laughter and stories, momentarily setting aside the weight of their current challenges. The clinking of cutlery and the hum of other diners created a pleasant background noise.

As they finished their meal, Sharina brought up her plan. “So, I’ve been th