Chapter Twenty-nine

Daniel's voice held a mix of relief and determination as he spoke, his eyes meeting the man with a silent understanding. "You've done your part well," he acknowledged, gratitude tinged with caution. "Cassie's suspicions have always loomed over us, but I'll be more careful now." His words carried a weight of resolve, a determination to outwit his accusers.

Beneath his composed exterior, Daniel's heart raced with uncertainty. The burden of deception weighed heavily on him, but he pushed aside his doubts, focusing on the task at hand. With a trembling hand, he offered the man a cheque, a token of appreciation for his loyalty. "I'll send the rest of the money before midnight," he promised, urgency lacing his words.

As the man accepted the cheque with a nod, Daniel watched him depart with a mixture of relief and apprehension. Emotions swirled within him – relief at evading suspicion, guilt for his deceit, and a gnawing sense of unease at the path he had chosen. Yet, amidst the turmoil, one