Chapter 54: Play A Sucker To Catch A Sucker

Michael sat at his desk, staring blankly at the documents scattered across it. The case files, once just a part of his job, now felt personal. Rachel had always been a competent and dedicated investigator, but her sudden disappearance left him with a sense of dread that he couldn’t shake off. They had met as interns, fresh out of university, both eager to make a mark in the world of criminal investigations. The internship had been grueling, but it was also the place where they had honed their skills and formed a bond. Rachel had always been the more serious one between them. While Michael had initially developed a crush on her, she had turned him down, making it clear that she wasn’t interested in anything more than a professional relationship. Despite that, they had remained close friends, working together on numerous cases. Her disappearance worried him more than he wanted to admit, and the more he thought about it, the more concerned he became. Michael sighed deeply, trying to foc