**Arc 2: Chapter 30 – The Revelation**
Jae-min sat alone in his office, the quiet hum of the computer his only company. The files from Adrian still burned in his mind, but now there was something else—a quiet determination that thrummed deep in his chest. The pieces of the puzzle were falling into place, but there was still so much more to uncover.
Across from him, So-ra and Min-ji were huddled around a whiteboard, mapping out the next steps.
"We've got the evidence," So-ra said, her fingers flying over her tablet as she pulled up one of the trafficking files. "But now we need to take it to the right people. Someone who can make it stick."
Min-ji looked up, her gaze hard. "And we need to be careful. Lionheart won't let this slide. We're about to start a war."
Jae-min's eyes flicked between the two women, the weight of their words sinking in. He had known from the start that taking on a giant like Lionheart wouldn't be easy, but the closer they got, the more dangerous it felt.
"I know," he said quietly, running a hand through his hair. "But we can't back down now. We've got Adrian's testimony, and with these names, we can go after the heart of the operation. If we don't act fast, they'll just bury it like they always do."
Elyra, materializing beside him, gave him a reassuring smile. "You've got this. Just don't forget to cover all the angles. This isn't just about bringing them down. It's about making sure they never get up again."
Jae-min nodded. Elyra had been invaluable, but there was still so much more to do.
So-ra's voice broke through his thoughts. "We're ready, Jae-min. We've got the press conference lined up. Tomorrow. It's now or never."
Tomorrow. The day everything would change.
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The morning of the press conference, Jae-min stood in front of the podium, his heart pounding. His team was gathered behind him—So-ra, Min-ji, Elyra, and even some of their allies from the underground network they had built. Today wasn't just about exposing Lionheart; it was about showing the world they weren't afraid anymore.
"Are you ready?" Elyra asked softly, standing just out of the cameras' view.
"Ready as I'll ever be," Jae-min replied, taking a deep breath.
As the lights flashed on and the reporters began asking their questions, Jae-min felt the weight of the world on his shoulders. But he wasn't alone.
He launched into the exposé, detailing everything Adrian had uncovered. The trafficking. The experiments. The corrupt officials involved. As he spoke, the tension in the room was palpable, each word building the case against Lionheart.
"This is the truth," Jae-min said firmly, "and no matter how hard they try to cover it up, we will make sure it's heard. We will expose every last one of them, and we will not stop until they are held accountable for their actions."
The room went silent for a moment, before the questions began flooding in. But Jae-min was ready. He had the evidence, the courage, and the support of people who believed in him. And in that moment, he knew there was no turning back.
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Later that evening, as the news outlets began picking up the story, Jae-min couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. But there was no time to celebrate. This was just the beginning.
Lionheart would retaliate. They had to know it was coming. But Jae-min was prepared to fight back with everything he had. And with Elyra by his side, along with his growing team of allies and his ever-expanding list of loyal supporters, he was more determined than ever to bring the giant to its knees.
He looked at his phone as a notification popped up—another massive donation to his cause. This time, it wasn't just money. It was an entire support network, ready to take the fight to Lionheart.
He smiled to himself. This was just the first step. And with every challenge that lay ahead, Jae-min would be ready to face it head-on.
The war had only just begun.