Chapter 128: Tempting Destinies

John and Marie waited at the window, watching Olivia go into the night, the city lights twinkling below. A calm resolution had taken the place of the revelry. There were many dimensions to the struggle for a brighter future, and today they saw that the conflict had moved from the boardrooms of corporations to the more personal domain of family reunification. The days that followed were packed with activities. John and Marie felt overextended as they balanced their responsibilities to Project Phoenix with the unforeseen circumstance involving William. They got in touch with an esteemed attorney, a lady renowned for her honesty and persistence, and informed her about William's situation. After doing a thorough investigation, the attorney, Ms. Davis, accepted the case because she was persuaded there was more to the incident than Olivia's heartfelt account. William's financial records, a convoluted web of investments and questionable activities, were examined by John and Marie. A horrif