Jacob Kelly Brown adjusted the wig, hoping it wouldn’t slip. He scanned the restaurant, noticing the peeling paint on the walls and the chipped tables—signs of a business struggling to stay afloat. Despite the bustling dinner service, the air was thick with desperation.
"Just another night," Jacob muttered to himself, knowing he was here for more than just a meal.
Jacob watched Ethan closely, the reason for his mission sitting just a few tables away. The boy who was dating his best friend, Sophie, and whom Jacob knew to be a fraud.
"There he is," Jacob whispered, his eyes narrowing with determination.
Jacob maneuvered through the chaos, his focus unyielding. He overheard snippets of conversations, picking up on Ethan's involvement with a shady business deal that was sapping the restaurant’s resources.
"I’ve got to get this to Sophie," Jacob thought, his heart pounding with urgency.
Jacob confronted Ethan, the tension between them palpable in the cool night air.
"I know what you’re doing to that restaurant, and to Sophie," Jacob declared, his voice steady despite the adrenaline coursing through him.
"Who are you?" Ethan spat back, his composure slipping.
"I’m Jacob Kelly Brown," Jacob stated, his gaze unwavering. "And I won’t let you hurt Sophie or anyone else."
Ethan faltered, his bravado crumbling under Jacob's scrutiny. The truth was out, and the game was over.
"Why didn’t you tell me sooner?" Sophie asked, her voice a mixture of hurt and gratitude.
"I wanted to protect you," Jacob replied, sincerity in every word. "And now, you can move on without him holding you back."
Sophie nodded, understanding and relief washing over her. Together, they faced the future, their friendship stronger than ever.
