Shadows of Doubt
Eleanor gazed out the car window as they sped back towards the capital, her mind racing with possibilities. The encounter at the bistro had confirmed their suspicions about Denise's far-reaching plans, but it had also raised new questions.
"Shane," she said, turning to her trusted advisor, "we need to dig deeper into Jenna's background. Her hesitation could be our key to unravelling this whole conspiracy."
Shane nodded, already tapping away on his secure tablet. "I'm on it, Your Majesty. But we'll need to tread carefully. If Denise suspects we're onto her, she might accelerate her plans."
As they discussed their next moves, Eleanor couldn't help but think of Vincent. The vampire prince, manipulated and potentially set up as a scapegoat, was now an unwitting player in this dangerous game.
"We should consider bringing Vincent into our confidence," Eleanor mused. "His unique perspective could prove invaluable, and we might need his strength if things take a turn for the worse."