The atmosphere in Malia's office was heavy, yet charged with determination. Nixus stood by the window, arms crossed, while Malia leaned over her desk, scanning the intricate web of names and connections spread across a digital screen. The stakes were higher than ever.
"This has to be flawless," Malia said, her tone clipped. "One misstep, and she'll sniff it out."
Nixus turned to face her. "It will be. Karen's already set the groundwork. Evelyn's paranoia will do most of the work for us."
Malia frowned, tapping her pen against the desk. "It's not just about paranoia, Nixus. We're playing with fire. If this backfires, it won't just be us dealing with the fallout."
"And that's why we're double-checking everything," Nixus replied firmly. "You trust Karen, don't you?"
"Of course," Malia said. "But Evelyn... she's dangerous. Every move has to count."