When Lily entered Sarah's office early the following morning, the tension in the room was evident. The seriousness of the task at hand was reflected in the heavy quiet and low illumination. The features of Sarah, Ethan, and Claire were marked with resolve, and documents were strewn all over the meeting table.
Sarah stated, "We're getting closer," in a steady yet urgent voice. "Everything we suspected about Daniel's offshore activities is confirmed by Claire's evidence. However, we must now choose our course of action.
Lily sat down and twisted the strap of her purse uncomfortably. Have you received any updates from your legal contacts? Is it sufficient for us to formally charge him?
Sarah's face was serious as she looked at Ethan. "We do." However, Lily, this will make you a target. We cannot undervalue Daniel's resources, and he won't die quietly. Are you prepared for what is ahead?
