*Astrid* I walk into the office area, scanning the room to find my fellow agents engrossed in their work. Jensen looks up and asks the burning question, "Did the director tear you up, Astrid?" I offer a small smile and shake my head. "Surprisingly, she let us off the hook easy this time," I respond, relieved that we dodged that bullet. But my mind quickly shifts to the task at hand, and I inquire, "Any progress on Verner?" Amir, always diligent with the investigative details, speaks up. "Internal affairs has already investigated him twice for excessive force," he reveals. I can't help but show my lack of surprise. "I'm not surprised. That guy had the audacity to kill a dog," I say, my voice tinged with a mix of disbelief and anger. Suddenly, DiCaprio,mbursts into the room, capturing e

