Chapter 120: The Convergence

Frustration hung heavy in the air of Leao's office, palpable as the weight of the unsolved mystery that had brought them all together. Both he and Miller, unwittingly traversing parallel paths in pursuit of the elusive truth about Tiago and Augusto Alarcão, had found themselves at impassable dead ends in their separate investigations. As fate would have it, their individual quests collided right outside Leao's door. Surprise flickered across both their faces, quickly replaced by a begrudging acknowledgment of the absurdity of their predicament. "Look," Leao sighed wearily, massaging his temples, "we're both chasing shadows here. Maybe it's time to consider joining forces and pooling our resources." Miller, ever the pragmatic thinker, readily agreed. Collaboration, it seemed, was their best shot at shattering the impenetrable wall they had both encountered. Just then, Lorenzo entered the office, a file tucked securely under his arm. "Officer," he addressed Leao, "Mr. Alarcão asked me