Chapter 20: The Hidden Files

Emily and Olivia sat down at a small table in the corner of the coffee shop, trying to blend in with the other patrons. They both knew that they had to be careful, that the law firm might have eyes and ears everywhere.

"Okay, so what do you know about the law firm's dealings?" Emily asked, trying to keep her voice low.

Olivia hesitated, looking around the coffee shop nervously. "I don't know much," she said. "But I do know that Rachel was investigating some suspicious activity before she died. She mentioned something about hidden files and secret meetings."

Emily's eyes widened in interest. "Hidden files?" she repeated. "What kind of files?"

Olivia shrugged. "I don't know. Rachel didn't tell me much. But I do know that she was getting close to something big. She was excited, but also scared."

Emily's mind was racing. She knew that she had to find those hidden files, no matter what it took. She turned to Olivia, determination in her eyes.

"We need to get into the law firm's office," Emily said. "We need to find those files."

Olivia's eyes widened in alarm. "Are you crazy?" she asked. "We can't just break into the law firm's office. That's insane."

Emily nodded. "I know it's a risk," she said. "But we have to try. We owe it to Rachel to find out the truth."

Olivia hesitated, looking unsure. But then, after a moment, she nodded. "Okay," she said. "Let's do it. But we have to be careful. We don't know what we're up against."

Emily smiled, feeling a sense of relief. She knew that she could count on Olivia to help her. Together, they were going to uncover the truth, no matter what it took.

As they sat there, making plans and gathering their courage, Emily felt a sense of excitement and anticipation. She knew that they were taking a huge risk, but she also knew that it was worth it.

They were going to get to the bottom of this, no matter what it took.

The next night, Emily and Olivia snuck into the law firm's office, their hearts racing with anticipation. They knew that they were taking a huge risk, but they also knew that it was worth it.

As they made their way through the dark and deserted hallways, Emily felt a sense of excitement and trepidation. She knew that they were getting close to the truth, but she also knew that they were playing with fire.

Suddenly, Olivia grabbed Emily's arm, her eyes wide with fear. "Do you hear that?" she whispered.

Emily listened, her heart racing. And then, she heard it too. The sound of footsteps, coming from the hallway outside.

They were not alone.