Chapter 81: Laying the Trap

The late afternoon sun filtered through the large windows of Alexander and Emma's home, casting a warm glow over the living room. The space was cozy, yet elegant, a reflection of their personalities and the life they had built together. Emma was seated on the couch beside Alexander, her hand resting lightly on his shoulder, while Michael and Rachel sat opposite them, both looking serious and focused. "We have to start with Stephen," Rachel began, her voice steady. "He’s Eleanor’s key player, the one she relies on to do her dirty work. If we can get to him, we can unravel everything." "But how do we approach him?" Michael asked, leaning forward. "He’s careful, and he won’t be easy to manipulate." "We need to use someone he’s never met before," Alexander said, his tone thoughtful. "Someone who can catch him off guard, get close enough to trigger a reaction. Once he’s on edge, he’ll make mistakes, and those mistakes will lead us to something bigger." Emily, who had been quietly listen