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The weight of Rachel's words hung in the air, thick with an unspoken promise of vengeance. As she clutched the USB stick, her gaze shifted between Harrison and me, fierce and resolute.

"Tomorrow," Rachel began, her voice low, "we’ll take this to someone who can help us. We need a lawyer who’s not afraid to stand up to someone like Mr. Blackwood."

Harrison’s expression was a mixture of relief and anxiety. "Are you sure about this?" he asked, his voice barely a whisper.

Rachel nodded, her jaw set. "It’s the only way to end this once and for all." She paused, as if steeling herself for what lay ahead. "I've risked too much to turn back now."

The next day, after ensuring Ethan was safely with a trusted friend, we drove to a small law office on the outskirts of town. The attorney, Mr. Collins, was a sharp, no-nonsense man with a reputation for taking down powerful adversaries. After hearing Rachel’s story and examining the evidence, his face tightened with focus.

"This…this is enough to br
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