Chapter 229 - The Edge of Discovery

  Tears welled up in Janet's eyes. "Please, I... I can explain. They approached me, offered me money. I was in debt, I didn't know what else to do." Deonna's expression softened slightly, but her voice remained firm. "We understand you were in a difficult situation, Janet. But what you did was not only unethical, it was illegal." Logan nodded, his face grim. "We're terminating your employment, effective immediately. You'll be escorted to clear out your desk." As security led a sobbing Janet away, Deonna turned to Logan. "Do you think we should inform the board?" Logan shook his head. "Not yet. We've contained the leak, and a public scandal is the last thing we need right now. Let's keep this under wraps for now." Deonna nodded, relief washing over her. They had caught the mole, but the victory felt hollow amidst the turmoil of everything else going on. A few days later, Deonna found herself in a quaint coffee shop, waiting nervously for her cousins to arrive. She fidgeted with h