Secret Warrior

and the storm brewing in her mind. Every step she had taken since learning the truth about her sister led her c

dmine of information, but it also came with new questions. The name

rs ago before she mysteriously disappeared from the public eye. Erica couldn't shake

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he outskirts of the city. The house was small, its paint peeling, with an overgrown yard that

neck. Someone was watching her. Her instincts flared, but she forced herse

ary voice called out fr

ng her voice steady. "I need to t

y, the door opened a crack, reveali

a asked, though she a

d before nodding.

d his associates," Erica said. "I know what they've done, a

dened. "You have no id

admitted. "But I ca

e door wider. "Come inside. But if you're

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nd folders stacked on nearly every surface. It smelled faintly of old paper and

to sit. Erica settled into an armchair while Sarah perched

" Sarah said, studying Erica with

These men destroyed my sister's life. I w

on remained guarded. "You think you're the first person to try? They don't just destr

apable of," Erica said. "And

ey don't play fair. They have money, power,

Evidence. Enough to expose them for what they are. But I need someone w

cking to the bag Erica had pl

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them across the coffee table. Sarah's expression shifted from skeptic

" Sarah asked, her voice

ce," Erica said. "It's not e

You're lucky to be alive. Do you eve

an't stop now," Erica said

aze fixed on the papers in front of her. Fin

after me again," she said. "A

said, though she wasn't su

otect me. But maybe, together, we can ma

of hope igniting in her

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vealed a sprawling network of corruption, with ties to politicians, CEOs, and even law enforcement. One name

of transactions that connected him to Daniel's operations.

e get to him?

into a sly smile.

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attend a high-profile fundraiser where Victor would be speaking. The event was being

r heart pounding as she scanned the room. Victor stood near the st

n access to his communications. The device Sarah had given h

ixed on Victor. She waited for the right momen

id, holding out her hand. "

on warm and welcoming. "The honor

o his pocket, her heart racing. She excused herself moments

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ntercepting messages and listening in on calls. What they uncove

voice trembling with excitemen

ictory was

he heavy thud of boots. Erica barely had time to react before

" one of t

ze, their hope crum