Back at the office, Leon felt the weight of the USB drive in his pocket as if it were a ticking time bomb. He knew they had just gained an upper hand, but it was a fragile one that could be taken away if they weren’t careful. As soon as he entered his office, he locked the door and inserted the drive into his laptop. Clara and Marcus were by his side, their eyes fixed on the screen."Alright, Marcus," Leon said, leaning over the computer. "Show us what you’ve got."Marcus nodded, fingers flying over the keyboard as he bypassed the encryption. "This is no ordinary data dump. It’s a trail of financial records, coded messages, and offshore accounts. David’s been laundering money through a web of shell companies, each one more obscure than the last."Clara’s eyes narrowed as she looked at the spreadsheets Marcus pulled up. "He’s been funneling funds to different countries, moving them just enough to avoid detection. This isn’t just corruption—it’s a global network."Leon’s heart raced. "I

Leon stood at the edge of the gala hall, his eyes scanning the now-empty venue that had been a battleground just moments ago. The tables were still set with half-finished drinks and the remnants of a night that was meant to be glamorous but turned into chaos. The guests had all been safely evacuated, and the attackers taken into custody. David Harper was on his way to a federal holding cell.Marcus walked over, his face a mix of exhaustion and triumph. "We did it, Leon. We exposed Harper right in the middle of his own plan."Leon gave a small nod. "This is just the beginning, Marcus. He’s not done yet. We need to be prepared for whatever his next move is."Marcus frowned. "What do you mean? We have him, and the FBI has all the evidence to put him away for a long time."Leon’s eyes narrowed. "David Harper isn’t just any criminal. He’s a man with connections, resources, and a mind that never stops plotting. He’s not the kind of enemy that stays down easily."---Later that night, back a

Leon was in his office, strategizing the next move when his phone buzzed. It was Marcus. "Leon, we’ve got a problem," he said, his voice tight with urgency. "Harper’s made his move. He’s not going down without a fight."Leon clenched his jaw. "What did he do?""He’s unleashed a media blitz," Marcus replied. "He’s got a dozen news outlets running stories about you—everything from fraud to conspiracy to sabotage. He’s painting you as the mastermind behind a scheme to ruin him and take over his business."Leon’s eyes narrowed as he processed the information. "He’s trying to turn the narrative against me. He wants to make me look like the villain.""That’s not all," Marcus continued. "He’s also hired one of the best legal teams in the country. They’ve already filed lawsuits against you and our company for defamation and interference with business operations."Leon’s knuckles turned white as he gripped the edge of his desk. "He’s trying to tie us up in legal battles to drain our resources

As dawn broke, the tension in the air was palpable. Leon barely slept, his mind replaying every conversation, every plan they’d discussed to take down Harper. He knew that Viktor Marlowe was a ticking time bomb, waiting for the right moment to strike. The stakes were getting higher, and Leon was ready for what was to come.Marcus met Leon in the conference room, a grim look on his face. "I’ve got some news," Marcus said, his tone heavy. "We’ve intercepted some chatter suggesting that Marlowe’s planning to make his move soon. He’s targeting our key locations and people close to you. Harper's not just aiming to discredit you anymore—he’s going for total destruction."Leon’s jaw clenched, a cold fury settling over him. "We need to be ahead of them," he replied. "Whatever Marlowe's planning, we have to make sure we're two steps ahead.""We’ve tightened security at all our sites," Marcus assured. "But there’s something else. We got word that Harper’s been making deals with some influential

The night was alive with anticipation as Leon and his team moved with precision. The air was thick with tension, every member of the squad aware that this was the moment they had been building toward. The plan to dismantle Harper’s empire was in full swing, and Leon stood at the heart of it all, directing his forces like a seasoned general."Alan, are the files ready?" Leon asked, his voice steady and calm, masking the storm that raged inside him."Locked and loaded," Alan replied, his fingers dancing over the keyboard. "I’ve got everything queued up. Once we hit ‘send,’ Harper’s illegal activities will be exposed to every major news outlet and law enforcement agency."Leon nodded, his jaw clenched. "Good. Send it out. We’re going to shine a spotlight on every dirty deal, every criminal connection Harper has made. The world is about to see the real man behind the curtain."As Alan hit the button, data began flooding across networks, an avalanche of information that would be impossible