Chapter 20: Embracing Change
Emma leaned forward, her eyes blazing with determination. "Speak, and I will listen. But know that I will not be swayed by half-truths or empty promises. The path I tread requires certainty and conviction."
The informant chuckled, their laughter carrying a hint of menace. "You are a formidable adversary, Emma Dawson. But be warned, the truths you seek may come at a cost you're not prepared to pay."
The exchange left Emma both exhilarated and wary. The puzzle of her past was slowly coming together, revealing fragments of a life she had long forgotten. But with each revelation, the shadows deepened, and the dangers intensified.