Chapter 36

Mr. Sterling's office buzzed with an unusual energy. With Mr. Blackwood now leading their legal charge, the staff felt a mix of skepticism and cautious optimism. Mr. Sterling, ever the strategist, knew this was their best chance to outmaneuver Harrington and his ally Sylvester.

As the weeks passed, Mr. Blackwood’s rigorous preparation began to show results. His reputation as an unyielding lawyer preceded him, and the employees gradually warmed to his presence. Meetings grew more intense as they geared up for the impending court battle.

One evening, Mr. Blackwood called for a confidential meeting with Mr. Sterling. "You told me about a recording of Harrington and his friend, Sylvester. Can I have that?" he asked.

“Yes! Here's it” Mr Sterling handed the recorder over to him

“ Good, I've found some discrepancies in Harrington's financial dealings," he said, spreading out some documents on the table."This could be our smoking gun."

Mr. Sterling nodded, a glint of hope in his eyes. "Excel