Elijah picked up the phone and dialed a number, his mind racing. "It's me," he said, his voice low. "I need you to do me a favor."
"Anything you need, sir," the voice on the other end of the line said. "What can I do for you?"
"I need you to follow someone for me," Elijah said, trying to keep his voice calm. "I need you to find out what they're doing on Saturday."
"Of course, sir," the voice said. "Who is it that you need me to follow?"
"Alexia Thompson.
"Do you have any specific instructions for how you want me to follow her, or should I just use my best judgment?" the voice asked.
"Just use your best judgment," Elijah said. "I need to know everything she's doing, who she's talking to, where she's going. I want to know everything."
"Understood, sir," the voice said. "I'll keep you updated on everything I find out."
Elijah hung up the phone, a sense of unease settling over him. He knew he was crossing a line by asking the investigator to follow Alexia, but he couldn't help
Pov friday night
Alexia checked her bags and boarding passes, making sure everything was in order. She glanced around the airport, her anxiety mounting. She knew this was a terrible idea, but she had no choice. Her fake husband, David, stood beside her, his expression unreadable. He knew as well as she did that this was a dangerous game they were playing, but he had agreed to do it for her.
The kids were excited, oblivious to the tension in the air. They were looking forward to the trip, not realizing the danger they were in. Alexia wished she could tell them the truth, but she couldn't risk it
The plane touched down in Paris, and Alexia breathed a sigh of relief. She knew they were safe for now, but she couldn't help feeling anxious. They had a long car ride ahead of them, and anything could happen. She just had to stay calm and keep her head down.
She gathered the kids and their luggage, and they made their way out of the airport. They found the car waiting for them, and they climbed inside. As the car pulled away from the airport, Alexia glanced out the window and caught sight of a familiar face in the crowd. Her heart stopped for a moment as she realized who it