"Then how do you explain the pin? It's not something just anyone can get," Elaine said, which left Jade silent for a moment as she picked it up, turning it between her fingers, feeling its weight and texture.
"They moved like professionals too," Delilah added, her tone steady. "At the very least, they were trained, more disciplined than your average men."
"As far as I know, the number of mercenary agents with a military background is limited, and the closest match would be Eagle Union. As for the government…" she hesitated slightly, choosing her words carefully, "I don't think they would take a job like that."
Jade noticed the pause, the subtle hesitation in her voice, but didn't press it.
"Even if it is Eagle Union, it still doesn't make sense," Jade said, leaning back in her chair as she tapped the pin lightly against the desk.
