Chapter 224

"We need to go now! We can't let them get away with it." Christopher was getting anxious. "It's too late," Philip replied, calm as ever. Christopher was used to his brother's cool-headedness, but right now things were too urgent to just chill and wait. "We can't just stand here!" Christopher practically stomped his feet in frustration. He'd made a whole big promise to the council elder before they even set out, and now there was only one day left—he had to catch them red-handed, no excuses. Philip glanced through his binoculars, staying composed. "There's a pier not far from here. They wouldn't risk moving the goods too far." "To not delay the deal, they'll probably stash the stuff somewhere quiet and out of sight." "This is the place?" Christopher caught on quick. Philip's calm wasn't for nothing—he knew staying here gave them the best shot. Philip checked his watch with a bit of uncertainty. "Let's wait and see." "Bro, the deal's happening tomorrow. We've gotta get the evidence and t