"Understood, Secretariat White," Ambrose said, his voice dropping into a register of absolute, ironclad resolve. He didn't blink as he met the older man’s eyes. "Please convey my gratitude to Lord Mayor Bell. Tell him the Second Division will not fail the Council's trust. We will conduct a thorough audit, we will move with teeth, and we will ensure the facts of the Lakeport Properties case are laid bare for the public interest."
Blake White offered a sharp, approving nod. "The Lord Mayor wouldn't expect anything less. There will be a formal briefing for the Joint Investigation Task Force shortly. Donovan Bell himself will be presiding over the strategy session. Director Ward, I suggest you prepare your opening remarks. You’ll be expected to outline the division’s preliminary approach. I’l
