The precinct was silent except for the tension on their faces and the faint rustle of papers from other teams. Everyone in the team waited for the captain's words.
The captain stood at the center, his tone firm but low. "It's time we find the truth, for Lancaster and Laurent, before they dispose of us like the real culprits."
The words carried weight.
The officers exchanged uneasy looks. They all knew what he meant. If they didn't act now, they would lose everything, their credibility, their badges, and their future.
What about Astors?
What if they weren't just pulling strings but were involved directly in the case?
What if they revealed their dirty secrets if the investigation didn't work in their favor?
They were hesitant. However, they knew Aveline Laurent wasn't losing the battle but leading it. Working against Astors felt safer at the moment.
