Chapter 25 Her Best Effort

• EVIE POV
• The evening had settled into a soothing rhythm, the city's distant hum fading as I prepared for bed, hoping to steal a few precious hours of rest before another demanding day at the firm.
• Just as I was about to switch off my laptop, an email notification blinked on my screen. It was from Linda, and I couldn't help but feel a sinking sensation in the pit of my stomach. The subject line was concise and to the point: "Urgent Research Required."