Split Second

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Lux clenched his fists. "We're not here to play games, Jay. We want answers."

Jay tilted his head. "Oh? And what happens if I don't give them to you?"

Chloe's eyes glowed faintly, a silent reminder of her telekinesis. "Then we take them."

For the first time, Jay's smirk disappeared entirely. Silence stretched between them, thick with tension. Evelyn shifted slightly, her fingers twitching at her side—ready for anything.

Then, Jay chuckled softly. "Fine. If you want answers…" He leaned forward, resting his elbows on the desk. "Let's make a deal."

Jay's smirk returned, sharper than ever. He steepled his fingers, eyes gleaming with amusement and something darker.

"You want answers?" he said, voice dripping with mock generosity. "Then meet me in the city."

Lux's eyes narrowed. "Why?"