311: Unraveling Tensions

The room was charged with tension as Maxwell relayed the startling revelations about Jasmine X, the woman who introduced herself as Nuella, to Emma, his voice a mix of disbelief and concern. Emma, caught between wanting to speak and listening to her brother's frenzied theories, felt overwhelmed. "Maxwell, calm down. It's a lot to process, I know, but jumping to conclusions isn't going to help anyone," Emma finally managed to interject as Maxwell paused for breath. "But you don't understand, Emma! If Jasmine X is targeting Wayne with some scheme, we need to be proactive. We can't just wait around and watch," Maxwell persisted, his eyes wide with urgency. Emma looked at her brother, seeing the genuine worry etched on his face. "Let's not panic. We need to talk to Wayne directly. It's the only way to understand what's really going on." As they debated their next steps, Wayne unexpectedly joined them, having overheard Maxwell's last few words. His expression was unreadable, a