He had waited for this moment, enduring the weight of every wound, and as the chaos unfolded, he realized the pain had finally found its purpose, and the price had been worth it.
On the other side of town, Sarah stood just outside Paul’s office, located within their mansion whose walls were adorned with accolades, and the shelves stacked with books he never read but wanted people to think he had.
Sarah hesitated at the door for a moment. Her hands trembled as she clutched a brown folder, her heart thundering in her chest. She took a deep breath, mustering the courage she had lacked for years and stepped inside.
Paul was on the phone, his voice sharp and commanding. He didn’t acknowledge her presence, though she knew he had seen her.
“Post his picture online,” Paul barked into the recei
