The rain had stopped, but its traces still lingered on the windows of Daniel's apartment.
Water droplets trickled down slowly, like a countdown to something inevitable.
Inside the room, the silence felt heavier than before.
All eyes remained fixed on the computer screen.
The name was still clearly displayed.
Marcus Sterling.
Victor Hale was the first to react.
"That's impossible."
His voice was soft, almost a whisper, as if afraid to speak too loudly.
Daniel ran a hand over his face.
"He was just arrested."
Leonard Graves crossed his arms, his face instead showing interest.
"That's exactly what makes it interesting."
Ethan stood silently behind Daniel.
His sharp eyes were fixed on the screen.
"Read his message again."
Daniel nodded and repeated,
"If you want to know the truth about Elena Ward's death… meet me tomorrow night."
Victor shook his head.
"This is a trap."
Leonard smiled faintly.
"Of course it's a trap."
Victor stared at him in disbelief.
