Debra: sharpening knife You never told me about the basement, did you?
leverm
What do you mean?
pauses, looking at leverm with intense eyes I mean, what's really hidden down there? Why didn't you ever want to talk about it?
leverm
Look, it's not something I like to think about, alright? It's in the past.
narrows her eyes, gripping the knife tighter Not something you like to think about? That doesn't sound like the kind of man I married.
leverm
What are you getting at, Debra?
steps closer, her voice low and dangerous I'm getting to the bottom of every secret you've buried deep within yourself, leverm.
leverm
You think you know everything, don't you?
smirks, twirling the knife in her hand I don't claim to know everything, but I do know enough to see through your lies.
leverm
And what exactly does that make me?
leans in close, her breath brushing against leverm's ear It makes you a man who has blood on his hands, just like me.
leverm
smirks A man with blood on his hands... interesting. Tell me, does that make you turn on me?
throws the knife against the wall, the sound piercingly loud It doesn't make me turn on you, leverm. But it does make me question everything we've built together.
leverm
Question everything? Or tear it all apart? Are you ready for the consequences, Debra?
paces back and forth, her mind racing I don't know if I'm ready for the consequences, leverm. But I can't ignore the truth any longer.
leverm
So, what's your plan then? Confront me? Or worse, expose me?
stops pacing, her eyes locked onto leverm's My plan is to find out the truth, leverage.
leverm
raises an eyebrow Leverage, huh? Alright, let's play it your way. But remember, Debra, the truth can be a dangerous weapon.
grabs a folder from the table and opens it, revealing documents I've dug up everything I could find about your past, leverm.
leverm
chuckles You never were one for subtlety, Debra. What's in the folder? Your theory or reality?
places the folder in front of leverm Reality, leverage. These documents prove that you're involved in something much bigger than we both imagined.
leverm
raises an eyebrow, intrigued You've got my attention now. What's this'something bigger'?
leans forward, her voice urgent It's a criminal organization, leverm. They call it the Shadow Syndicate.
leverm
scoffs The Shadow Syndicate? Sounds like a urban legend. What's your proof?
pulls out a flash drive from her pocket Proof. slides it into the computer, revealing incriminating evidence
leverm
smirks Alright, Debra. I'll admit, that's some serious shit. But how did you even find out about this?
leans back, a satisfied smile playing on her lips Let's just say I have my ways of gathering information, leverm.
leverm
laughs Always full of surprises, aren't you? So, what's your next move then?
gazes out the window, deep in thought My next move... is to infiltrate the Shadow Syndicate and bring them down from the inside out.
leverm
smirks Always the thirst for drama, isn't you? Fine, I'll help you take them down. But remember, we do it my way.
nods, a fire burning in her eyes Understood, leverm. We'll do it your way. But don't think for a second that I won't have my own agenda.
leverm
chuckles No, Debra. I wouldn't expect anything less from you. Let's start by gathering more intel.
quickly opens the folder and starts flipping through the pages We need to gather information on every member of the Shadow Syndicate.
leverm
smirks You're always so thorough, Debra. Start with the head. Who's the ring leader?
flips through the pages, her fingers scanning the text Here. His name is Marcus Castillo. He's the leader of the Shadow Syndicate.
leverm
smirks Marcus Castillo... sounds like he's been grooming himself for this role. Any idea of his security detail?
narrows her eyes, finding the information she needs Multiple layers of security. Guards, cameras, alarms. But there might be a blind spot.
leverm
leans back, smirking Blind spot, huh? Let's get our team on it. Inform Blackwood.
immediately pulls out her phone and dials a number I'll contact our team leader, John Blackwood. He'll know what to do.