thed in soft tones of dusk. Though it also meant that danger was closer than ever, the recent breakthrough had gi

go with this, Ethan, we are really endangering ourselves.

urse, Sophie. But we are now unable to go back. A

u say. We have advanced too far to give

e and Ethan's well-thought-out plan was exact and deliberate. Before their

hile they were going over paperwork in Ethan's penthous

ly be? A worried-soun

ircumspect. Not sure, reall

opened the door and saw Damian Blackwood standing there, h

here? A little suspiciously i

phie first. Both of you need to hear

d for Damian to have a seat. He was grave as he sat down,

Damian? Curiosity bu

y own and found some unsettling stuff. This is the scene

in Ethan. Wh

ords somehow. They describe a multi-industry network of manipulati

. Unbelievably amazing. More than a few renega

ey have no problem eliminating everybody who st

ces must increase. People we can rely on t

. Someone I know might be a

r eyes. Bella? Is she som

ing data behind the scenes. She shares o

aned. All OK. Come with her inside. It is

ng with her a steely will and insightful knowledge. Their co

they crowded in Ethan's apartment. I have some intercepted co

ut her. Inquiring

akeover. They are going to move shortly, and Black Enter

. They have to be exposed before

le proof and give it to the authorities. Still, we need t

e quickly and forcefully. Arrange a meeting with th

to gather their proof. Every detail was examined, every lead followe

ing off another hard workday, his face a mix of anxiet

incerity, Sophie looked

thing from you. My history is involved. There are dec

ie. Anything it is, Ethan, we can de

I was younger. I was mistaken to believe I could manage. Ever since, they

's eyes. Why hadn't you

ou would leave or perceive me differently. But I can no long

I am not leaving, Ethan. Like everythi

is eyes. To Sophie, thank you. Wit

nvestigator. Every aspect was painstakingly organized, every possibility tak

e investigator's office the day of the appointment. The in

amassed sufficient proof to topple a whole crooked network. Yet u

there are dangers. But we are

This will be where we leave it. Still, be

place. The struggle was far from endless even though

apartment, the city lights softly glowing through the windows. They ha

with an arm. We have advanced grea

inned. We are not, no. We will, however

t, the weight of their trip behind them and the promise of the future. They were in