Desperation

Suzanne offered a small, grateful smile. For the first time in weeks, she felt like the path ahead was becoming clearer. The truth was within reach, and she was ready to face whatever came next, with Andrei by her side.The next evening, Suzanne and Andrei met with the private investigator, a grizzled man named Marcus who had seen more than his fair share of shady dealings. They gathered in a dimly lit café on the outskirts of the city, the hum of conversation around them offering a veil of anonymity.

Marcus laid out a folder on the table, his expression serious. "Viktor's a slippery one, but I've managed to track him to a small warehouse by the docks. He's been keeping a low profile, but I've got enough to confirm that he and Josie were in contact around the time your sister died."

Suzanne's heart pounded in her chest. "Do you think he'll talk?"