Chapter 23 Project Kisqui

• I fought back the tears, desperately trying to maintain composure, but I couldn't fool Paul. His penetrating gaze seemed to see right through me. "What?" I managed to ask, my emotions teetering on the edge.
• "A life for a life."
• This meant that Paul knew about the encrypted message I left for Gregory. “Is... Is my brother in your custody?” fear gripped me as I asked the question, hoping for a negative response.