Chapter 76

With a sense of urgency burning within me, I made my way to Agent Nasir’s office, determined to share the lead I had discovered about Lorenzo and the possibility of finding Elera. As I entered his office, the stern expression on his face told me that this conversation would not be easy.

“Agent Nasir, I need to talk to you,” I said firmly, my voice betraying a mix of determination and frustration.

Nasir glanced up from his paperwork, his gaze meeting mine with a hint of annoyance. “What is it, Detective? I’m busy with other matters.”

“This is important,” I insisted, stepping closer to his desk. “I have a lead on Lorenzo’s whereabouts. It could also help us find out if Elera is still alive.”

Nasir sighed, leaning back in his chair. “Detective, I appreciate your dedication, but we’ve been down this road before. Pursuing Lorenzo has led to nothing but dead ends and wasted resources.”

I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. How could he dismiss such a crucial