Chapter 268. Detective

Lara and Carter move with purpose, their footsteps echoing softly in the dimly lit room. They huddle over a spread of documents and maps, the scent of old paper and stale coffee permeating the air—a testament to the long hours they’ve spent gathering intelligence. Carter’s eyes gleam with a mix of excitement and exhaustion as he surveys their progress. Lara, ever vigilant, reviews the latest intel on her laptop, her fingers deftly navigating through encrypted files and surveillance reports.

“Lara, this is working,” Carter says, breaking the silence. His voice carries a note of triumph. “The rogue mafias are turning on each other because on each other they don’t know who to follow or trust anymore.”

Lara looks up from her screen, her face illuminated by the laptop's soft glow. Her expression shifts from concentration to cautious optimism. “That’s good news. The more divided they are, the easier it’ll be to dismantle their operations.”

Carter leans against the e