Chapter 52  Deception in the Pursuit of Truth

The atmosphere in Matthew's office was tense, the weight of uncertainty pressing down on Noah and Jack as they sat in somber contemplation. Lucas, still grappling with the revelation that David was not involved in Eleanor's disappearance, had opted to stay out of the discussion. His frustration was palpable, and the room seemed to carry the echoes of unspoken questions. Noah, leaning forward with a furrowed brow, broke the heavy silence. "We need a new lead, something concrete. Sitting here won't get us anywhere." Jack, his expression mirroring the gravity of the situation, nodded in agreement. "Lucas is right. We can't afford to stay stagnant. We need a plan, a direction to move in." Matthew, usually the voice of reason in the group, leaned back in his chair, studying the faces of his companions. "Any ideas on where to go from here?" Noah, deep in thought, hesitated for a moment before an idea sparked in his eyes. "What about Victor Powell? Maybe he's connected to Eleanor's disapp