LOVE ACROSS THE AISLE

stigation. The tension between them was palpable, even though neither one of them openly acknowledged it. The lead from Neil Grant-thou

eep in thought, her mind working through the possibilities, the implications of the name that Grant had given her. Darius Hu

ingers tapping furiously on the keyboard. He looked up as s

trying to keep her voice steady des

t's name is connected to several offshore accounts. He's not a g

and leaning over his shoulder. "Do y

ate fraud or embezzlement. These transactions... they're being routed through untraceable channels, and it

e're dealing with a

ings across countries, industries, and even governments. This isn't just some busines

just pursuing a case. They were up against

quickly," she said.

re on him, maybe we can find a way to make him crack. But we

ng in the otherwise quiet room. She glanced at th

Emma said, walking to t

the phone. "

e," Jessica's voice came through the l

ghtened. "

ts to help, but they're scared. They don't trust anyone but yo

se quicken

use on Fifth and Main. I'm s

ssica. I'll

on? This was their chance, but it was also a massive risk. She glanc

he laptop and stood up, moving swif

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Ware

ll gray, the clouds heavy with the promise of rain. When they reached the warehouse, the scene was anything but rea

iel. He was calm, too calm, considering what they were walking into. But then again, they both knew

r this?" she

gaze. "We don't

warehouse. As they approached the entrance, Emma noticed a

and Emma followed his lead, h

a specific pattern. Moments later, a small window s

voice growled fro

trying to sound confident.

door creaked open slowly, and a figure emerged from the shadows-a ma

the man asked, eyei

rmation on Darius Hunt, and I need it," Emma said,

Instead, he glanced at Daniel, his

me. We both need to he

use was dimly lit, filled with the scent of mildew and old machinery. The man led them through

he or

seats, the weight of the

at you don't know is that he's not the one pulling all the strings. Hunt's just a mi

ard, her pulse q

or as if he expected someone to burst in at any momen

ll him. He's the one in charge.

hadow. The name sent a chill down her spi

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