#226 "They’ll Know Something’s Up!"

Sophia's heart was racing as they ascended the steep, winding steps of the iconic Big Ben tower. They had arranged for a tour guide, but Sophia barely registered the guide's historical anecdotes. Her focus was solely on scrutinizing every nook and cranny, every gap between the ancient stones as they climbed higher.

She was determined to find the diary at any cost. The previous night, Alexander had updated her about his plan with Michael. The strategy to frame Nelson Stone for the theft of sensitive documents was clever, but it wasn’t sufficient on its own.

For Alexander’s company to be truly secure, they needed irrefutable evidence against the forged documents. Even if the documents did not contain the power to incriminate living people, they were enough to ruin the reputation of the entire Stone Enterprise.

Finally, they reached the intricate clockwork mechanism at the heart of the tower. The gears and cogs were massive, and the sound was overwhelming; the constant ticking and toc