At the moment, he no longer wanted to hide anything, nor did it seem worth it.

"Mr. Quimby, there's something else... I'd like to come clean about."

Daniel shifted slightly. He had anticipated this move from Leroy. Now that their mentor-mentee relationship was broken beyond repair, Leroy had no reason to protect Amanda any longer.

"During Amanda's tenure as the editor-in-chief of the Cumulus Morning Post, she accepted bribes multiple times. She facilitated false advertising for some shell companies and published fake news...

"And these companies profited immensely from this deceitful promotion. Eventually, they fled with the money, leaving the creditors high and dry. Some people even lost everything and resorted to suicide."

Daniel's brows were furrowed. "So, no one has held her accountable over all these years?"

"She was skilled in handling public relations, and she made sure not to leave any incriminating evidence after the deed. I am the only one who knows the details of these deals."

When Leroy looked at him again, there was a newfound determination in his eyes.

leniency... Now, it's not

hadn't attempted

"Mr. Quimby..."

a blind eye to it! Are people like

stood frozen in place,

the police and tell them everything!" Daniel glared at him. "Don't even think about evading

dealing with everything, Daniel dragged his weary body back to the hotel in the evening. Inside, a subtle fragrance filled the air. Maisie had

a lounge chair by the French windows, so

had burdened him vanished. He walked over and crouched down in front of her. Startled,

do you walk so

focused." Daniel chuckled. "What's so captivating about

her book from him. He sat down next to her and allowed her to

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