Jarlon's low and measured voice filled the room as he paced back and forth. His eyes were narrowed in concentration, his jaw clenched. "I understand the urgency, but we need to proceed with caution. A premature move could jeopardize everything." A pause, then, with a hint of impatience, "I need concrete evidence before we can escalate. I'll call you back as soon as I have something." He listened intently for a moment, his brow furrowing. "No, I cannot compromise on this. This is non-negotiable."
He continued to move with restless energy, his gaze fixed on a point in the distance as he paced across the room.
Barbara, on her part, was in her element. She was deep into her pregnancy yoga routine, her movements slow and deliberate as she practised a gentle sequence in the living room. The so
