Andrew's eyes blazed with fury as he towered over Sir Galton's desk. "Don't play dumb!" he spat. "I know you're behind this. The video, the threats... Astrid's safety is at stake."

Sir Galton's expression transformed from surprise to calculating calm. "Andrew, you're jumping to conclusions," he said smoothly.

Andrew's voice dropped to a menacing growl. "I'll uncover the truth. You're going down, Sir Galton."

Sir Galton snorted, a hint of amusement dancing in his eyes. "You're so predictable, Andrew. You'll do anything to protect your precious Astrid."

Andrew's fists clenched. "What do you know about her?"

Sir Galton leaned back, steepling his fingers. "More than you think. She's... complicated. And...