The next week was a blur of planning and preparation. Adrian worked with David and Thomas to finalize their strategy for breaking into Sterling Tower. Victoria provided them with security codes and floor plans. She also gave Adrian access to her father's daily schedule, which showed that Dr. Sterling would be away from the office on a specific afternoon—the perfect window for their operation.
Adrian also did something else that he hadn't told anyone about. He arranged for a journalist named Sarah Chen—an investigative reporter known for her integrity—to wait for his signal. When Adrian sent the signal, Sarah would publish everything, creating a media storm that would make it difficult for the Sterlings to cover things up.
The day of the infiltration arrived. Adrian was nervous, but he ha
