Tightening the Noose

Daniel sat in his home office, the weight of the world pressing down on his shoulders. His phone buzzed incessantly with messages from lawyers and contacts he had reached out to for help. The new evidence Arda had provided was devastating, painting Emma as a key player in the insider trading scheme.

He picked up the phone and dialed the private investigator. "We need to find a way to discredit that evidence," he said urgently. "Anything that can prove it's forged or manipulated."

The private investigator responded, "I’m already on it. There are some discrepancies in the digital signatures and timestamps. I’ll dig deeper and get back to you."

Daniel thanked him and hung up, his mind racing. Just then, Lily appeared at the door, clutching her favorite stuffed animal. "Daddy, where’s Mommy? When is she coming home?"

Daniel forced a smile, kneeling down to her level. "Mommy is sorting out some important things, sweetheart. She’ll be back soon. How about we read your favorite book together