Alex's contact, a mysterious whistleblower known only as "Echo," agreed to meet them at an abandoned factory on the outskirts of town.
As they arrived, Jake's instincts went into overdrive. Something didn't feel right.
But Alex reassured him. "Echo is trustworthy," she said. "He's been helping me uncover the conspiracy for months."
They entered the factory, their footsteps echoing off the walls. Suddenly, a figure emerged from the shadows.
"Welcome," Echo said, his voice low and gravelly. "I see you have the evidence."
Sarah handed over the documents, and Echo scanned them quickly. His eyes widened in shock.
"This is it," he said. "This is the proof we need to bring them down."
But as they turned to leave, Jake heard a noise behind them. He spun around, his heart sinking.
The SUV had found them.