LISA'S OFFICE
Lisa sat at her desk, the air in her office stifling despite the hum of the air conditioning.
The weight of Ethan's trust and Victor's demands was suffocating. Her hands hovered over her keyboard as she debated whether to send another batch of sensitive information. Victor's promise of an easier life seemed more distant with each passing day.
Suddenly, her desk phone rang, jolting her out of her thoughts.
"Lisa speaking," she answered, steadying her voice.
"It's Ethan," came the familiar voice on the other end. "Can you come to my office? There's something I need to discuss with you."
Lisa's heart skipped a beat. "Of course, I'll be there in a minute."
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ETHAN'S OFFICE
Walking into Ethan's office, Lisa noticed his usually composed demeanor was slightly frayed. H
