CHAPTER 88

Jessica barely slept that night, her mind racing with thoughts of what lay ahead. She had reached out to someone from her father’s past, someone who could potentially help her bring Andrew Lane down, but the uncertainty of it all weighed heavily on her. She couldn’t shake the feeling that she was walking into something far more dangerous than she had anticipated. The person she had contacted had agreed to help, but there was an unspoken understanding between them: this was going to be risky, and there was no guarantee of success.

Morning came far too quickly, and as the first rays of sunlight streamed through her window, Jessica forced herself out of bed. She couldn’t afford to waste any time. She needed to act before her father made his next move. After a quick shower, she dressed in something simple but professional—a black blouse and slacks—hoping to project confidence, even if she didn’t feel it.

She was about to leave her apartment when her phone buzzed. It was a message from Phi