He named Thomas.
He named private contractors.
He described secret accounts.
He admitted that when the organization escaped his control, innocent people were threatened and several individuals were k/i/lled.
Then he said:
“I tried to stop it.”
Alexander whispered, “Too late.”
His father continued.
“My sons are innocent.”
Daniel.
Alexander.
“I kept them ignorant because I wanted them clean.”
Then came the final revelation.
“If Meridian survives after my d/e/@/th, the person most capable of dismantling it is not either of my sons.”
The camera paused.
“It is Caroline.”
I stared at the screen.
Richard continued.
“She is stubborn enough to refuse power, which is exactly why she can be trusted with it.”
Despite everything, Sofia laughed through her tears.
Alexander whispered, “He knew you.”
I almost laughed too.
Then alarms sounded outside the vault.
Marcus stood.
“What happened?”
The manager ran toward the door.
Smoke filled the corridor.
