The Normalities In The Forger Household (Spy x Family | Reader Insert)

18: Allies

"Lori Hastings is the adopted daughter of Frederick Hastings, the Managing Partner of Paramount Law Firm. Currently studying at Eden College, one of the Imperial Scholars and the Editor-in-Chief of the school's student publication, The Axis. Simply investigating her life, there's no indication that she has ties with the Desmonds. Her stepfather also has a clean record, no sign of illegal doings, and practices the law seriously." 

Agent Red then pointed at the cutout from an old tabloid a decade ago. "But, if we were to link this information to the girl, the timeline and story perfectly fit! Plus, I see the resemblance between her and Laura Mitchell."

"Yep. And the fact that she's also a journalist, something Lori wants to pursue in the future says a lot," Handler commented as she sipped her coffee. 

"Well, we don't really have to base it on speculation because after a whole night of digging, I found Lori's records and she is, in fact, the daughter of Laura Mitchell." 

"And her being the daughter connects her in Donovan's Web," Twilight muttered to himself as he stared at the cutout tabloid. 

Tragic Turn of Events: Beloved Journalist Laura Mitchell Killed in Shocking Accident! 

"Mitchell has always been one, or even the number one enemy of political candidates because of how she writes her articles about them. She's known to expose the background of candidates and actually exposed some of the gruesome cases relating to politicians. After a scandal about a drug den circulated in the country, Mitchell seems to hint that the operation was headed by Donovan Desmond," Agent Red further explained. 

"Wait a minute. This cutout was on the papers with the blocked articles of The Axis?" Handler then took the folder where the cutout was found. "That's a beginner's mistake considering she's literally going to give the folder to their adviser who'll be attending a meeting where Donovan's assistant is present. You wouldn't want your revenge to be exposed just like that..."

"Unless she knew that Mr. Smith wasn't Mr. Smith in the first place and purposely gave it to me," Twilight then looked at Handler in the eye.

"But how will she know who you are— Oh," Handler's eyes widened a fraction. "Lucas." 

"Yeah, I was about to get to that point," Agent Red said. "They're fraternal twins. The records were hidden deep down and I had to break through different safety securities. I'm guessing the Desmonds are behind all of this. This then means they know about Lori and Lucas being siblings." 

"Then how did they get separated?" Handler asked.

"That is something I don't know. But, I have a gut feeling that it has something to do with Mitchell's death." 

Once the guards sat Lucas opposite to Twilight, the silence stretched, none of them wanting to break. The familiar room that had heard all the secrets of different people once again anticipated a new revelation, something, not even a whisper would be heard by an outsider, only confined to the floor walls. 

After gathering his thoughts, Twilight spoke. "So, the reason you didn't fully escape from the Desmonds is because of your sister, not the (L/N)s."

"Somehow. What I really want is connections, and more people to be allies with because beating Donovan won't be enough if it's only me."

"Connections? But judging from your body language and how you act in here, you don't want to share crucial information."

"That's because I don't want to be your ally. Let's say, you guys are more like a puppet to our show." 

Lucas smirked. 

"You're part of The Axis, right?" (Y/N) asked Cleo while they were in line. 

The other four Eden Scholars had already eaten lunch. They were the only two who were late for their lunch break. Good thing their paths crossed so that they wouldn't need to eat alone.