“Adrian, I’m sure Lyra is behind all of this. But I need proof.” Vania threw a folder filled with CCTV footage copies onto Adrian’s desk. Her hands were trembling, her face tense. Adrian, sitting across from her, immediately opened the folder and scanned through the contents with sharp, focused eyes. “Reno…” Adrian murmured. “I’ve heard this name before. He’s not just a thug. He was once linked to an extortion case involving a local official. But his name always came out clean—never caught red-handed.” Vania nodded quickly. “And he’s involved with Lyra. I’m sure of it.” “We need to dig into his background. Who he is. His connection to Lyra. Where they intersect.” Adrian stood up, grabbed his laptop, and began searching his private database—one only accessible to him and a few trusted

