Chapter 20: A fight for truth exposes a web of lies. Ava’s hand tightened around the envelope she held. they needed to bring Henry down. Every took brought them to the heart of the estate, where Henry awaited, unsuspecting of the storm that was to hit him. The grand front doors loomed ahead, and without Liam pushed open. The heavy creak through the night, announcing arrival. Inside, air was thick with tension. Henry stood the far end of the room, back them, out of the window. The moment he heard them, he a smirk playing on his lips. “Well, well, if it isn’t the dynamic duo,” he his voice dripping with sarcasm. stepped forward, her eyes burning with determination. “It’s over, Henry. We have everything we need to expose you. smirk faltered for a a second before he his composure. that so?” He glanced at the envelope in Ava’s hand, feigning disinterest. what exactly do you think you have?” Liam out his phone, to record the confrontation. documents, everything. You can’t talk your way out of this. For a moment, Henry’s eyes with fear, but he quickly masked it with anger. “You think can waltz in and threaten me?” He took step his face contorted with rage. “I built this empire. No one can tear it down. Ava met his gaze without flinching. “You built it on lies and corruption. The truth always comes Henry. Henry forward, to snatch the envelope Ava’s grasp. She dodged but he was relentless. Liam moved grabbing arm and pulling him back. “Enough!” Liam’s voice was but his firm. “This ends now. Henry wrenched heavily. “You have no idea what you’re getting into. This is bigger than you, bigger than any of us. Ava’s narrowed. “What do you mean?” Henry’s laughter was hollow, almost manic. really think I’m the one involved? There are others—powerful people who won’t let this go easily. The weight words hung in the a chilling reminder of the darkness lurked beneath surface. Ava exchanged a worried look with but resolve waver. “We’ll deal with them when the time comes. Right now, we’re dealing with you. expression turned desperate. “You don’t understand. They’ll come after you, your families. This isn’t just a game. stepped voice cold. “We’re not afraid of you or anyone else. Your time is up. As on the distant sound of sirens the night. Henry’s face paled, realizing that his options were dwindling. He made one last desperate attempt, at again. This time, she was ready. She sidestepped him, and falling the ground. door open, and uniformed officers swarmed into the room, their weapons drawn. “Henry Wallace, you’re under arrest,” of them his voice authoritative. Henry’s shoulders in defeat. can’t do this,” he as cuffed him. “You have no idea what you’ve started. Ava watched as they away, her heart pounding in her chest. She a mix and apprehension. The battle was won, but the war was far from over. She turned to who was already sending the evidence to the authorities. done,” said, his voice soft but firm. Ava nodded, before could respond, a shadow moved at the edge of her vision. She spun around, her on high alert. darkness, figure tall, imposing man with a cold, calculating gaze. “Well, the man said, his voice smooth menacing. “I must say, you’ve done quite job tonight. Liam stepped protectively in front of Ava. are you?” The man’s was chilling. “Let’s just say I’m someone very interested in keeping certain secrets buried. And you’ve just made things very complicated. Ava’s blood ran cold. She expected resistance, this exuded a different of danger. “We’re not of you,” she her voice trembling slightly but resolute. The man chuckled softly. ” took a step closer, the air seemed to grow colder. “This far from over, Ms. Far from over. With that, turned and disappeared the shadows, leaving Ava Liam standing in silence. The grew but the threat now felt much closer. They had Henry, but in doing uncovered deeper, more conspiracy. Ava looked her eyes filled with a mixture of fear determination. “We have find out who he is. We to them. Liam his jaw set. “We’ll do it takes.