Sarah's words hung in the air, a chilling revelation. Jake felt a shiver run down his spine as he realized the true extent of the conspiracy.
"What are you talking about?" Jake asked, his voice barely above a whisper.
Sarah's eyes darted nervously around the car. "I'm talking about a massive cover-up," she said. "A conspiracy that involves some of the most powerful people in the city."
Alex's eyes widened in shock. "What kind of conspiracy?"
Sarah hesitated before answering. "I'm not entirely sure," she said. "But from what I've read, it involves embezzlement, bribery, and even murder."
Jake's mind reeled as he tried to process the information. He knew that they had stumbled into something big, but he had no idea it was this huge.
"We need to get this information to the right people," Jake said, his voice firm.
But as they approached the city limits, Jake realized that they were being followed. A black SUV was tailing them, its tinted windows reflecting the moonlight.
"We've got company," Jack said, his voice low.
Jake's heart sank. They were in grave