"Adam, we might have news… but I'm not sure if it's good or bad," Max said, his expression unreadable as he looked at his friend.
Adam looked up, eyes heavy with fatigue. This separation and worry was taking a toll on him and now, his patience was coming to an end as more and more negative thoughts crowded his head. "Just tell me."
Max took a breath. "It's about Melody. We've been digging into her background for a long time and while her official records paint her as this polished, high-achieving woman with perfect grades, social service, accolades, off the record, it's a different story."
Adam straightened slightly. He'd guessed it correctly. How could someone have the confidence to step into someone else's shoes unless they had a crooked past."Go on."
