Chapter 64

The Plot And Discovery

Astor sat alone, staring at the file in front of him. His mind was filled with thoughts, each one more troubling than the last.

He reached for his phone, scrolling through his contacts until he landed on Charlotte’s name. He hesitated, his thumb hovering over the call button.

Before he could press it, there was a knock at the door.

“Come in,” he said, his voice clipped.

Harrison entered, his expression serious. “Sir, there’s something else you should see.”

He handed Astor a USB drive. “It’s a recording of Susan’s phone call earlier. I thought you’d want to hear it.”

Astor plugged the drive...