CHAPTER 453: THE DISGUISE

Lorenzo sat in the dimly lit study of Gabriel's old house, a space filled with relics of years gone by—dusty books, antique furniture, and faded photographs of a bygone era. The room was suffused with the warm glow of a single desk lamp, creating shadows that lined along the walls. Gabriel stood by the window, peering out at the busy city below. "The official's name is Marcus Delaney," Gabriel said, his voice low and deliberate. He turned to face Lorenzo, "He's a prominent figure in the city council, known for his public reforms and charitable endeavors. But behind that polished façade lies corruption that we're only beginning to uncover it." Lorenzo shifted in his seat, wincing slightly from the strain on his shoulder. "And we're certain he's linked to Alexander's operations?" He knew his father was an intelligent man with more experience than he had ever achieved in the thirty-eight years of his life. Gabriel nodded, his eyes narrowing. "We have evidence that Delaney received larg