Chapter 231

Officer Martin's footsteps echoed through the confines of his office, each measured stride a reflection of the turmoil brewing within. His mind was a tempest of conflicting thoughts, emotions colliding like thunderous clouds in a stormy sky. The clandestine meeting with General Johnson had unearthed a labyrinth of ethical quandaries that now weighed heavily upon his conscience.

The revelation of the General's proposition to discreetly monitor Gia on behalf of Ejay had struck a dissonant chord within Officer Martin. It was a proposition that clawed at the core of his moral compass, shattering the foundation of trust he had placed in the hierarchy he served. It unveiled a disconcerting truth—the willingness of a high-ranking official to wade into the murky waters of deceit and manipulation.

As he paced back and forth across the floor, his brow furrowed in deep contemplation, Officer Martin grappled with the gravity of the situation. The walls of his office seemed to close