Chapter 29: A Mysterious Connection

Aurélie's eyes were fixed on the photograph, her mind racing with questions. Who was this woman? And what did she have to do with the crime syndicate?

Léon followed her gaze, his eyes narrowing as he looked at the photograph. "Who is she?" he asked Pierre.

Pierre hesitated, his eyes cautious. "Her name is Sophie," he said. "She's a former member of the crime syndicate. But there's something strange about her."

Aurélie's eyes locked onto Pierre's, her curiosity piqued. "What do you mean?" she asked.

Pierre leaned forward, his voice low. "Sophie was a high-ranking member of the syndicate," he said. "But she disappeared suddenly, about a year ago. We thought she was dead, but... "

Léon's eyes narrowed, his face tense. "But what?" he asked.

Pierre hesitated, his eyes darting around the room. "We've received reports that Sophie is still alive," he said. "And that she's been seen in Paris, recently."

Aurélie's mind was racing with questions. What did Sophie's disappearance have to do with the crime syndicate? And why was she in Paris?

As they left Pierre's office, Aurélie couldn't shake the feeling that they were getting close to the truth. But she also knew that they were running out of time.

The crime syndicate was still out there, watching and waiting. And Aurélie knew that they would stop at nothing to keep their secrets safe.