CHAPTER 148

The tension in the warehouse was palpable as Agent Matthews moved closer, his presence a comforting anchor in the chaos surrounding them. “We don’t have much time,” he said, his eyes scanning the room, taking in the three of them before settling back on Clara. “What do you have?”

Clara pulled out the folder, the evidence they had risked everything for now resting in her hands. “These documents detail Lane’s operations and connections with corrupt officials. If we can get this to the right people, it could expose the entire network.”

Agent Matthews took the folder, flipping through the contents with a practiced eye. His brow furrowed as he absorbed the weight of what they had uncovered. “This is bigger than I anticipated,” he said, meeting their gazes. “With this information, we can build a case that will bring Lane down. But we need to be strategic about how we proceed.”

“What’s the plan?” Phillip asked, his voice steady.

Matthews paused for a moment, gathering his thoughts. “First, w