Ava's investigation was yielding results, but she knew she was running out of time. The church was getting suspicious, and she had to be careful not to blow her cover.
As she attended another service, Ava noticed a group of men standing at the back of the church. They were dressed in suits, and they looked like they didn't belong. Ava's journalist instincts told her to investigate.
She approached one of the men, striking up a conversation. "Hi, I'm new to the church," she said, trying to sound innocent. "What brings you here today?"
The man's smile was cold, and Ava knew she had to be careful. "We're just here to observe," he said. "We're interested in the church's... financial dealings."
Ava's heart skipped a beat. She knew she was onto something big. "Oh, really?" she said, trying to sound casual. "I've heard the church is involved in some pretty shady dealings."
The man's eyes narrowed, and Ava knew she had to back off. "I'm sure it's all just rumors," she said, trying to placate him.
But as she walked away, Ava knew she had to dig deeper. She had to uncover the truth behind the church's financial dealings, and she had to do it fast.
As she left the church, Ava felt like she was being watched. She knew she had to be careful, but she also knew she couldn't give up. She had to expose the church's secrets, no matter what it took...