Chapter 28
Leo walked into the office, his footsteps quiet on the plush carpet. Heath, seated behind his massive wooden desk, was lost in thought, his face buried in a sea of papers and files. His eyes were narrowed, his brow furrowed in concentration, as he pored over the documents, searching for answers.
But as soon as Leo approached the desk, Heath's head snapped up, his eyes locking onto Leo's face. A hint of a smile played on his lips as he asked, "Hey Leo, how's it going? Did you find anything?" His voice was tinged with a hint of optimism, but his eyes betrayed a flicker of concern.
Leo's face fell, his expression a picture of disappointment. He shook his head negatively, his dark hair rustling with the movement. "No, I didn't," he said, his voice laced with frustration. "We coul
