As the heavy glass doors of the Joint Task Force Hotel hissed shut, sealing out the evening air, Wayne Yorke felt the last of his defiance wither. He looked at Victor Sinclair, the Grade II — Full Director who had once been his best hope for a reprieve, and saw only a cold, professional wall. Victor wasn't just following protocol; he was actively participating in Wayne’s downfall.
Victor, for his part, was acutely aware of the shifting winds. He had spent years navigating the treacherous waters of the Midlands Provincial Council, and his instincts for political survival were razor-sharp. He had initially viewed Ambrose Ward as a threat—a young, fast-tracked upstart who didn't respect the old guard. But the events of the last few days had changed everything. Ambrose wasn't just a Governor'
