A NEW WEIGHT

The morning after the operation was quieter than Philip had anticipated. The FBI office buzzed with subdued energy as agents processed evidence and reviewed case files. Philip, still recovering from the adrenaline rush of the previous night, arrived early to oversee the next steps. He was greeted by Clara, who was already engrossed in paperwork.

“How’s it going?” Philip asked, rubbing his eyes. The lack of sleep was beginning to catch up with him.

Clara looked up, her expression focused. “We’re still sorting through the evidence and interviewing the suspects. Rourke is proving to be a tough nut. He’s not giving us much, but we’re hopeful that the evidence will speak for itself.”

Philip nodded, acknowledging the enormity of the task ahead. “I want to review everything we collected last night. Make sure we haven’t missed anything.”

Clara handed him a stack of files, her eyes reflecting her own fatigue. “Here’s the preliminary report on the evidence. We have several key documents and a f