World Domination System

52. The Silent Shadows

On the evening of the following day, Leonard sat nervously in the living room, waiting for his mother to join him. Earlier, just before she left for work, he had told her that there was something he needed to discuss with her and he really hoped that she accepted what he was about to tell her. The room felt unusually tense, the air heavy with anticipation.

He had spent weeks tirelessly investigating the mysterious threat message he had received, determined to uncover the truth. Finally, he had discovered the group behind it, and he knew he had to share the news with his mother even though it wouldn't be pleasant to her.

As his mother entered the room, she immediately sensed something was different about him. Concern etched across her face, she sat down opposite him, her eyes searching for answers.

"Leonard, what's the matter?" his mother asked, her voice filled with worry. "You look like you've seen a ghost."

Taking a deep breath, Leonard mustered up the courage to share what he