When Toby returned, Lucianne had just finished scribbling. After her best friend was seated, they started with the first thing on the agenda: who is the leader of the rogue corporation?

Juan got the ball rolling, “Jake is definitely a candidate.”

“So is Greg.” Christian continued before adding, “Maybe even Sebastian Cummings.”

“No, he isn’t.” Xandar and Lucianne said at the same time, and Lucianne blushed at the synchronicity of their response while Xandar reached for her hand on the table.

Toby resisted the urge to tease them again as Xandar explained how Sebastian couldn’t have been involved in any manner.

Raden then said, “This may be a long shot...