Chapter 164: The Whistleblower

Jason’s revelation about the whistleblower came on a cool Tuesday evening as we sat in our living room. The sky outside was darkening, and the cozy warmth of our home felt like a stark contrast to the tension in the air. “Lily, I’ve made contact with someone inside the firm,” Jason said, breaking the silence that had settled over us. He looked at me, his eyes filled with a mix of determination and concern. “Really? Who is it?” I asked, putting down the book I had been pretending to read. I could tell from his expression that this was important. “His name is Greg. He’s been working in the firm for over a decade and has seen a lot of the corruption firsthand. He’s willing to talk and provide crucial information, but he’s scared. He knows he’s in danger if anyone finds out he’s talking to us.” I felt a chill run down my spine. The stakes were getting higher. “What kind of danger? Is he safe now?” Jason shook his head. “Not entirely. He’s still at the firm, and he’s worried they’re o