Phoebe's POV
I had complete confidence in Roy's tracking abilities.
When he finished explaining, I offered my genuine gratitude. "Thanks."
"We're friends. No need for that," Roy replied with ease.
As core members of the Hacker Alliance, they'd all caught fragments of the revenge mission I'd been chasing. None of them ever pressed for details, worried it might trigger something painful. Their concern was real.
Not many people could survive many years of relentless hunting while keeping their spirits up and staying sharp with their skills. That's exactly why the Hacker Alliance leader brought me in years back—everyone instantly accepted me as family.
Sure, I might come across as laid-back and approachable, but I never let my guard down. My mother's case had always been my solo mission, conducted in complete secrecy. But this time, I'd done something unexpected—I'd actually asked for their help tracking someone down. The moment word got out, the entire crew jumped into action.
