Chapter 169: A Paradise Lost

Tiago's phone buzzed, interrupting his train of thought. Conrad's name flashed on the screen, and Tiago answered without hesitation. "Conrad, any update?" Tiago's voice was calm as ever, although anticipation evident in his tone. "From our digging into Zayne Pharmaceutical, we’ve discovered some things." Conrad replied, his voice hushed. "There are some discrepancies in their records—raw materials being ordered in bulk, but the finished product output doesn't match up. It looks like Augusto is diverting materials for some other purpose." Tiago's brow furrowed in concern. "Diverting materials? For what?" "That's what we’re trying to find out," Conrad admitted. "But whatever it is, it can't be good." "Keep digging," Tiago instructed firmly. "We need to know what Augusto is up to." As the call ended, Tiago's mind raced with possibilities. If Augusto was indeed diverting materials, it could mean trouble, possibly a plan that he knew nothing about. Meanwhile, Hailey knocked on Marian