Chapter 70: Beneath the Surface

Taylor paced around her apartment, the contents of the folder spread out on her coffee table. She had spent the night reviewing the documents they had retrieved, and her thoughts were a whirlwind of excitement and trepidation. The photograph of the woman had captivated her—she was certain she had seen her before, but the memory eluded her. Alex’s knock on the door interrupted her restless thoughts. She hurried to answer, her heart racing as she opened it. “Morning, Taylor,” Alex said, his smile warm and reassuring. “Ready to dive into this?” “Absolutely,” Taylor replied, trying to mask her anxiety. “Come in.” As Alex stepped inside, Taylor led him to the coffee table where the documents were laid out. He noticed her nervous energy and reached out to gently touch her arm. "Are you okay?” he asked, his voice filled with concern. “I’m just overwhelmed,” Taylor admitted. “There’s so much to process, and I can’t shake the feeling that we’re on the verge of discovering something major