Donovan Bell leaned forward slightly, palms flat on the polished mahogany, and let his gaze sweep the room once more—slow, deliberate, commanding silence without raising his voice.
“Next item: finalizing the leadership structure and membership of the Joint Investigation Task Force.”
A ripple of anticipation moved through the room. Chairs creaked. Pens paused mid-note. Everyone knew this was the moment the real lines would be drawn.
“This task force will be led by the Provincial Inspectorate, with support from the Office of the Inspector General and the Provincial Assets Authority,” Donovan continued, voice steady and measured. “After careful consideration by the Provincial Committee, we have decided to appoint Victor Sinclair, Standing Committee Member of the Provincial Inspectorate, as
