Chapter 5 - Shadows of the Past
Jax pulled an old, worn leather journal from his jacket.
He flipped through pages yellowed with age.
"Your late husband wasn't who you thought he was," Jax revealed.
Evelyn felt a chill run down her spine.
"What do you mean?" she asked.
"He wasn't an innocent businessman," Jax said.
"He worked for Victoria’s shadow syndicate."
Evelyn shook her head in disbelief.
"No, he loved us! He loved Lily!" she protested.
"He was trying to get out," Jax explained.
"That's why he died."
Evelyn's hands began to tremble.
"Did Victoria order the hit?" Evelyn whispered.
Jax looked around the tavern nervously.
"Some questions get you buried real fast," Jax replied.
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Suddenly, the tavern door burst open.
Three armed men in black suits walked in.
