Blaine’s POV

The grand residence was flooded with the morning sun, illuminating every nook and cranny of its polished floors. As we bustled about within our walls, it became apparent how far our team had come - once small and unassuming, now a formidable network of individuals devoted to rooting out corruption and advocating for justice through their unique skills.

With Marcus, our investigator who used to be a police officer, I stood in the study and examined recent intelligence reports. The room was filled with enthusiasm as everyone on our team got ready for the following phase of our mission. Despite making impressive strides so far, there were still...