Ivan explained to Daiyu that the highly confidential work he had undertaken yesterday meant he could not disclose the details to her or his friends, as he feared it would place them in grave jeopardy. He added that during the assignment, he had not been in possession of his phone and therefore had no idea who had answered his call. Daiyu vehemently rejected Ivan's explanation, demanding that he provide substantial evidence to support his claim.
Ivan relaxed into the plush sofa, his mind actively working to devise a plan to locate the enigmatic woman who had caused this profound misunderstanding.
'Bangyu restaurant! The liberation force must have a contact point there, given its previous use for clandestine operations.' Ivan sat upright upon realising this crucial point.
