BEYOND YOUR REACH

CHAPTER 26

Leon’s office was a whirlwind of activity the next morning. His team was focused, working tirelessly to counteract the storm Harper had unleashed on them. As the headlines continued to expose Harper’s shady dealings, Leon received a message from his private investigator. It simply read: "We’ve got a name."

Leon immediately called the investigator. "Tell me what you found," he demanded, his voice barely containing his urgency.

"There’s a man named Viktor Marlowe," the investigator began. "He’s Harper’s secret weapon, a shadowy figure who handles the dirtiest of tasks—intimidation, blackmail, even violence. He’s connected to an underground network that specializes in making problems disappear."

Leon’s stomach tightened. He had heard whispers of Viktor Marlowe’s reputation—he was ruthless, cunning, and nearly untouchable. "So Harper’s not just coming after my business; he’s coming after my life."

"It seems that way," the investigator replied. "Marlowe’s been seen meeting with Harper seve