Silence filled the old study after the recording stopped.
No one spoke right away.
Only the sound of breathing that felt heavier than before.
Ethan still stood in front of the desk, both hands resting on the cold, old wooden surface. The laptop before him was already closed, but the image of his father's face from the recording still felt clear in his mind.
Daniel stood a few steps behind him.
Victor Hale looked like a man who had just witnessed something he was never meant to see.
While Leonard Graves remained as calm as ever, though his gaze was now sharper.
Finally, Daniel spoke.
"Now we know the truth."
Ethan did not reply.
He still stared at the desk.
Victor swallowed hard.
"If that recording leaks… the world will know who's really behind Helix."
Leonard nodded slowly.
"And the business world will burn."
Daniel crossed his arms.
"The problem isn't just Marcus Sterling anymore."
He looked at Ethan.
"Now we're up against your father."
The room fell silent again.
