The Atta-Rose || Season 1

CHAPTER 32 : Last Minute Helper

The following morning, Liza was jolted awake by a ping from her phone. Squinting at the screen, she saw a new text from John Kiester. The message read:

"Moretti is planning to track down Isabelle. Be careful."

Liza's heart raced as she quickly processed the warning. She knew that Isabelle was Irr's cover name, and if Moretti was on to her, it could spell trouble for their entire operation.

Without wasting any time, Liza jumped out of bed and hurriedly gathered the rest of the group. She tapped on their room doors, urgency in her voice.

"Everyone up! We've got a situation," she called out.

Soon, the group was assembled in the living room, their sleepiness replaced by concern. Liza showed them the text from Kiester.

"So, Moretti's onto Isabelle?" Nin asked, her eyes narrowing.

"Seems that way," Liza confirmed. "Kiester didn't give any details, but we need to act fast."

Sye jumped into action. "We need to go over our security measures and make sure there are no breaches. And Irr, you need to stay hidden."

Irr nodded. "I'll stay low and avoid any public appearances. But we need to figure out how Moretti found out."

Naz, already preparing her medkit just in case, added, "We should also be ready for any potential confrontation. If Moretti's coming after us, we need to be prepared for anything."

Liza quickly started coordinating their next moves. "I'll set up additional surveillance around our location and see if I can find any leads on how Moretti might have found out about Isabelle."

The group sprang into action, each member focusing on their assigned tasks. Nin and Che checked their weapons and gear, ensuring they were ready for any potential conflict. Sye started analyzing their recent activities to spot any mistakes or leaks. Naz and Liza worked on enhancing their security measures.

The sense of urgency was palpable as they worked together to protect themselves and their operation. With Moretti's interest now directed at Irr, the group knew they had to stay vigilant and one step ahead to avoid any further complications.

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With the situation growing more precarious, Liza decided to take advantage of the resources available to her. She reached out to Kiester and Erin for assistance in tracking down Moretti's men.

Liza called Kiester, who answered after a few rings. "Kiester. We're trying to track down Moretti's men to see if we can find out how they got onto Isabelle."

Kiester, his voice tinged with concern, replied, "I'll do what I can, as a thank you for not murdering me. I have some contacts who might be able to help. Give me a bit of time."

Liza then contacted Erin, who was still in Duncan and had proven to be a reliable ally. "Erin, we need your help. We're trying to find out how Moretti's men are tracking us. Do you have any contacts or know anyone who might be able to provide information?"

Erin, her voice steady despite the urgency, responded, "I have a few connections who might know something. I'll reach out to them and see what I can find out."

Over the next few hours, both Kiester and Erin worked diligently to gather information. Kiester utilized his network to probe into Moretti's activities and his men's whereabouts, while Erin contacted her own sources to get any leads on possible surveillance or intelligence operations.

Liza, in the meantime, monitored their efforts closely, coordinating with the rest of the group to ensure that they were prepared for any eventuality. She kept an eye on the additional security measures and updated the group on any new developments.

Eventually, Kiester and Erin provided Liza with some information. Kiester reported that Moretti's men had been conducting surveillance on certain areas of the city, possibly in an attempt to locate their whereabouts. Erin informed Liza that one of her contacts had seen suspicious activity near the locations where 'Isabelle' had been seen recently.

Armed with this information, Liza shared the details with the group. "Kiester and Erin have gathered some valuable intel. It looks like Moretti's men are focusing their surveillance on specific areas. We need to move quickly to adjust our security and avoid any spots they might be targeting."

The group immediately sprang into action. Che and Nin took to patrolling the perimeter, ensuring that their place was secure. Sye reviewed their recent movements to identify any patterns that might have revealed their location. Naz continued to prepare for any potential injuries.

With the combined efforts of Kiester and Erin, the group was able to make informed decisions and take proactive measures. They adjusted their plans and tightened their security, ready to outmaneuver Moretti's men and protect their operation.