Chapter 088: The Set-Up

Lyra entered her own office a few minutes later, like a thief, her movements deliberate and measured.

She held her breath as she closed the door softly behind her, the click of the lock echoing in the quiet room.

Her heart was heavy with suspicion and curiosity, a gnawing feeling of anxiety. She was finally going to know who the mole in their midst was in a matter of minutes.

The past few weeks had been a whirlwind of stress and preparation for the launch, but underneath it all, a shadow of doubt had been growing.

She moved to her desk, her fingers trailing over the keypad as she sat down.

Her eyes lifted to the corner of the room, where a hidden camera was discreetly positioned. It was a precaution she had taken after the previous incident.

Taking a deep breath, she opened her laptop and navigated to the encrypted files.

Her mind began to wander, thinking about the faces she might see on the screen.

“Who could it be? A disgruntled employee? A rival sneaking in by themselves?” H