Chapter 24 : An Unexpected Encounter Chapter 24 : An Unexpected Encounter As Tessa stepped out of the school gates , her phone buzzed with a call from Luna . " What's up ? " she asked , her tone casual . 70 +5 Free Coins " You're in Navoris , aren't you ? " Luna asked , concern lang her voice . Since the establishment of the Lightwing Order , Luna had never met Phantom in person . Now that Phantom was in Navoris , Luna couldn't resist the chance . " Yes ," Tessa replied plainly . " Then let's meet ! " Luna said eagerly . " Why ? " Tessa raised an eyebrow . Is there really a need ? " Because I want to see you ! You're the only member of the Lightwing Order I haven't met yet . Everyone's dying to know what you're like ." " I'm just an ordinary person . " " Cut it out , Phantom ! The top - ranked hacker on the global leaderboard calls herself ordinary ? You're joking , right ? " " Luna , I'm here for something important ." " Do you need help ? " Luna asked immediately , concern deepening . Tessa knew how much the Lightwing Order cared for her , especially as their youngest and most skilled member . " No need . I can handle it myself . " " Phantom , remember , you're not alone . We've got your back , always ." Tessa softened slightly . " I'm at Chiaroscuro Lane . Come if you want . " " Got it ! Send me your location . I'm on my way ! " Luna's excitement was palpable . Meeting Phantom was a privilege others could only dream of . Tessa settled into a cozy café on Chiaroscuro Lane , where laptops were available for customer use . She logged into her email , skimming through her recent messages . One email caught her attention - it was from Dr. Gu Shi , asking when she planned to join the International Medical Organization . Tessa replied succinctly , stating she hadn't decided yet and would let him know in due course . Just as she hit " Send , " Luna entered the café . Spotting the breathtakingly elegant girl by the window , Luna immediately knew it was her . " Phantom , it's me , Luna , " she greeted , sliding into the seat across from Tessa . Tessa glanced up briefly . " Just call me Tessa , " she said . " We're in the real world . Let's keep it low - key . " " Tessa , how long are you staying in Navoris ? I've got a job for you ." 1/2 Chapter 24 : An Unexpected Encounter +5 Free Coins " What kind of job ? Something you can't handle yourselves ? " Tessa asked , though she wasn't keen on taking new assignments at the moment . " It's about Mr. Young . You've heard of him , right ? " " The scientist from the Academy ? " " Exactly . He's gone missing , and he holds critical technology - highly sensitive stuff ." " Got it . I'll take the job . " " Fair warning : the payout isn't as high as some of your previous gigs . Four million isn't much compared to what the big corporations usually offer to hire you . " " It's fine , " Tessa said nonchalantly . For her , hacking was more of a hobby than a career . Earning money was just an added perk . With business wrapped up , Luna leaned forward eagerly . " So , what brings you to Navoris ? Are you sure you don't need our help ? " . " I don't . " Just then , Tessa's phone rang again . " Where are you ? " Landon's deep voice came through the line as soon as she answered . " I'm at Chiaroscuro Lane . Why ? " Tessa asked , puzzled . Does this guy have nothing better to do ? " Wait there . I'm coming to find you . Don't move ." " Who was that ? " Luna asked curiously . " A friend's uncle , " Tessa replied after a brief pause , settling on a definition for Landon .