ETHAN The investigation took three sleepless nights. I sat in my private office surrounded by personnel files, duty logs, and communication records spanning the last six months. Every piece of intelligence that leaked to Damien's forces. Every classified document that ended up in Gabriel's hands. Every strategic decision that somehow reached enemy ears before the ink dried. There was a pattern. Subtle. Almost invisible. But it was there. Someone with access to the inner circle was bleeding information systematically. Not random leaks. Calculated disclosures designed to weaken Asher's position while strengthening his enemies. I had narrowed the suspects to three. Lord Harlen's personal aide. A young man who handled correspondence and attended private council sessions. He had opportunity. Access. But his background check was clean. Family loyal
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