After waiting for quite some time, Luke and Lyra finally arrived at the Baron's residence. When Luke pushed open the door, he was caught off guard by what he saw.
Gideon and Lena were sitting together in the lounge, relaxed and at ease, laughing at something only the two of them understood.
For a moment, it looked almost like they had forgotten the weight of leadership and responsibility resting on their shoulders.
Gideon's attention shifted as soon as the door creaked open. He looked toward Luke and Lyra, who stepped inside.
Their arrival was exactly what Gideon and Lena had been waiting for. They had both wanted to hear Luke and Lyra's thoughts about Norton's proposal, and now the moment had finally come.
"What is it?" Luke asked as his eyes darted between Gideon and Lena.
Gideon rose from his seat and walked over to them. In his hand was a small folded piece of parchment. He held it out to Luke without saying a word, letting him read the message himself.
