Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 430

Caught off guard, I was just about to turn around when Hannah swiftly cautioned, "Don't look back!"

I glanced in the rear-view mirror and, sure enough, a white Volkswagen was trailing us at a consistent distance. Hannah kept her cool, driving with deliberate nonchalance, and the car behind maintained its distance.

After passing two intersections, Hannah casually asked, "Should we shake them off?"

I mulled it over for a second, "No, let them follow. If we lose them now, they'll just stick to us again later. I want to see what they're up to."

"Do you think it's Jaylan?" Hannah peered into the mirror, her eyes not leaving the persistent vehicle.

"Most likely," I scoffed dismissively at the car behind us, "He must be dying to know what I'm up to. But I’ve put my cards on the table. I’m not scared of him."

The car followed us right up to the private driveway of the clubhouse, then dropped off. It was too obvious to keep tailing us once we hit that stretch.

Arriving at the clubhouse, we strode to our usual haunt with the familiarity of old friends.

Before we entered, Hannah whispered a few instructions to which I nodded. She then left.

I pushed open the door and walked in. Elbert was already there, perusing some documents.

He looked up with a smile and stood, extending his hand, "Ms. Wilburn, long time no see!"

I shook his hand warmly, "Mr. Elbert, it's been too long. Thanks for doing this!"

"No trouble at all, it's what I'm here for," he said, gesturing for me to sit down.

Without much preamble, a habit of his profession, Elbert got straight to the point, "Are you ready?"

"Absolutely. It's about time," I replied with certainty, "I've been waiting for this day for a long time."

"Indeed, it is time to settle this," Elbert's smile was gentle, "Given your unique situation, though, we'll need fresh evidence, especially recent developments, to make the process fast."

"Isn't the current evidence enough?" I challenged.

"It depends on the outcome you want. If you want him out of the picture completely, clean and clear, we'll need solid, recent evidence. Internet gossip won't hold up in court," Elbert explained, outlining the steps I'd need to take.