In a suite at the Riverside Hotel, Jake sat silently on the armchair while Onyx stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, speaking on the phone.

“You really found Jake’s sister?” The voice on the other end was loud, unable to contain his excitement.

“It’s true, big brother. I even spoke to her on the phone before I came to Riverburg. And a few days ago, we talked again at the banquet,” Onyx said, the corners of his lips lifting with growing joy. “Brother, ...