Chapter 171

Morris and Cecil met in the address that Morris had given, the only sound being the distant hum of the city. Morris's eyes gleamed with intensity as he handed Cecil a small disc.

"What's this?" Cecil asked, his voice laced with skepticism.

"The proof we need to take down Lecter," Morris replied, his eyes burning with determination. "It's a recording of Lenore's death, and Anna's testimony. She was there, Cecil. She saw everything."

Cecil's eyes narrowed as he took the disc, his mind racing with possibilities. He inserted it into his phone, and the sound of Lenore's terrified screams and Bruce's angry voice filled the air, followed by Anna's tearful account of the events.

Cecil's face darkened with anger, but his eyes still held a hint of doubt. "This is it, Morris. This is the evidence we need. But how do I know this isn't another one of your tricks?"

Morris's face fell, his eyes flashing with hurt. "Cecil, I understand your doubts, but I assure you, my commitment to our cause has nev