The Crimson Hiers

deserted co-working facility. The audio was clear enough to capture every passionate word spoken, and the angles were purposeful. However

rom the narratio

, was discovered plotting with known criminal groups. According to sources, she has been involved in criminal activit

een briefly again. You could

ds shaking, "They have

ou." "Fill you out, discredit you, and cut you off

?" With a hint of desperation, she aske

l the narrative, the truth is irrelevant. You

into the battered motel chair. Everything she had worked

eing investigated appeared on the company's website. There was a lot of conjecture and false accusations on social media. With ca

is laptop. The federal government has already been dep

hest, Lena asked. "I can not do this by m

lower-someone inside who is willing to reveal the Crimson

es in danger to oppose them

e responding. "One i

ho

"Sebastia

stian? Billionaire tech tycoon, media whiz,

circle of the Crimson Circle, he has occasionally questioned their str

for me?" Lena in

ersuading him will not be simple. He is careful and engaging in a risk

you be certain that h

already worked for him." When I left the

ord they had decided upon years prior, Gabriel communicated with S

the reply was, "Mee

Looking over Gabriel's

city private club. Although it is neutral territory,

we can rely on hi

ug. "No. But our o

ed behind unmarked doors and watched over by stern security. The design included rich ve

g for Lena and Gabriel in

smile that stopped short of his piercing blue eyes. He was

in a calm and easygoing ton

a reserved ton

also be Lena St. James, the notorious per

ly, "I did not cause an

row. "To argue guilt or innocence is not my purpos

meone to expose the Crimson Circle.

ware of what you are requesting of me? Not only is tur

fuel their plans." If they are successful, they will be in charge of govern

ebastian's countenance. "What pre

ocumentation of their activities. Acquisitions, bribery, blackmail, everythin

than just my assistance if this is as explosive as you claim. You will require a

With a glimmer of optimism

mildly, I am interested. Howe

at?" Gabrie

e permission to take over Innovatech. At least in public. It will

stomach. "You want me

event them from using all of their resources to pursue you. I would

hesitated. Even if it were just on paper,

ebastian held out hi

erated through the club

weapons aimed at Sebastian, Gabriel, a

g Lena behind the t

shooters advanced. "Lena St. James, Gabriel Dra

ightened, his eyes did not

pening?" Lena spoke t

rust as he looked at Sebastian. "I b

be participating in their games." He takes out a concealed gadget and pushes a button, causing the club to go dark. Lena discovers