ALEXANDER'S REPORT
The heavy doors of Mark Alberton's office creaked open.
Alexander Bluestone walked in, his usual confident stride unshaken, his sapphire-blue eyes as piercing as ever.
Mark leaned back in his chair, arms crossed. The tension in the room was thick.
He had seen the report. He knew the details. And yet—he needed to hear it from Alexander himself.
"You killed the director." It wasn't a question. It was a statement.
Alexander nodded once. "Yes."
Mark's fingers tapped against the desk. "You didn't just kill a criminal. You executed a man who was still in an official position."
Alexander simply smirked. "And? That changes nothing. The guilty should not be protected by titles."
Mark let out a deep sigh. "You make it damn hard to defend you."
Alexander tilted his head slightly. "Then stop defending me. I never asked for that."
Silence.
Mark rubbed his temples. "Grim got away."
Alexander's smirk didn't fade. "For now."
Mark studied him for a moment, then exhaled. "Get out of my office, Bluestone."
Alexander gave him a mock salute before turning and walking out.
DOUBTS AMONG HIS CREW
Meanwhile—back at the detective office.
The room was unusually quiet. Rose, Darmian, and Madison sat in deep thought.
Finally, Darmian spoke, breaking the silence. "Are we… even fighting for justice anymore?"
Madison's gaze darkened. "We say we are. But…" She hesitated, then continued. "Alexander's methods—they're ruthless. He executes without hesitation. At what point do we cross the line?"
Rose gripped the edge of the table. "Justice…" She murmured, almost to herself. "Or something else?"
The room fell silent again.
Because deep down—none of them had an answer.