Jason felt his patience tested but kept his tone steady. “Captain, please. I’ve been trained to notice patterns, and I can assure you—this is more than mere coincidence.” But his appeal only seemed to deepen the captain’s annoyance, and he began ushering Jason toward the door.
Just as the captain was about to dismiss him, the door swung open, and the woman from earlier strode in, her expression rigid with determination. The sight of Jason seemed to spark recognition, and she barely spared him a glance before focusing on the captain. “Captain, I demand your assistance—my diamond bracelet is missing!”