Chapter 120: Inside the Strategy Room

The atmosphere inside Elena Marchand’s law firm was thick with tension, but also a sense of controlled triumph. The team had just faced a relentless media storm and had come out unscathed, steering the narrative in their favor.

As they filed into the conference room, a heavy silence settled over them, the weight of the battle they were fighting evident on every face.

Kerrigan and Conor took seats at the long table, flanked by Colonel Eli, Sorcha, Reilynn, and Parker. The Dragoons, ever watchful, stood positioned near the exits, their eyes sharp and their senses on high alert.

Elena Marchand and Cara Johnson were already seated, reviewing notes and updates from the press briefing.

Sorcha, who had been standing near the window, finally spoke up, breaking the silence. Her voice was cautious, yet tinged with frustration. “I still don’t get it. Why didn’t we just name Kelan? Isn’t he the one pulling the strings? He’s the main focus, isn’t he?”

Kerrigan glanced at Conor, then back to Sorcha