The pit in her stomach grew as she looked at everything still left to review. Daniel might think they were prepared, but Juniper wanted every argument airtight. As she and Sophia dived back into the briefs, Juniper’s mind kept wandering back to Daniel’s hasty exit.

What was he hiding? And more importantly, could she truly rely on him when it mattered most?

The questions hung in the air, unanswered, as the night stretched on and the city lights illuminated the streets. Juniper knew one thing for certain – this case, and her partnership with Daniel, was far from over. And she was determined to get to the bottom of it all, no matter what it took.