Chapter 92

Drake’s lips twitched into a smile as he looked between Jeff and Simon. “Indeed,” he agreed, a newfound confidence in his voice. “Let’s see what we can do, together.”

Simon and Jeff exchanged a knowing look, their expressions inscrutable as they stepped away from the table, their footsteps muffled by the background noise of the garage.

They conferred in hushed tones, their words hidden from Drake’s ears. He watched them with a sense of anticipation, wondering what was being discussed between the two.

Simon’s brow furrowed slightly as he questioned Jeff, his voice low but probing. “Do you trust him?” he inquired, his gaze steady as he met Jeff’s eyes.

Jeff leaned against a nearby car, his arms crossed over his chest. He regarded Simon with a thoughtful expression before responding, his voice equally quiet. “He’s an old friend, someone I’ve known for a long time. I trust him, even though he’s taken a different path in life.”

Simon’s lips curved into a hal