In the previous chapter 46,
James nodded. "I'll try to talk to him."
Robert patted Joe on the shoulder. "Work together. We can't afford any slip-ups."
As the group left the study room, Doctor Montana reminded them to meet at the dining table for further discussion. James hesitated, looking at Joe. "We should hang out more," Joe said casually. "Since we'll be working together."
James smiled nervously but agreed. "Yeah, we should."
Adeline thinks if James and Joe are spies, they will kill each other, but if Joe is the only spy, then James might be in danger, and if he is Hugo's lover. I would be in trouble.
Adeline can't sleep.
The night was far from over, and while plans were made, the uncertainty of what lay ahead lingered like an unspoken question among them all.