Chapter 8- The Confrontation
John stormed into Stephen's office.
Determined to uncover the truth.
Stephen looked up, calm.
"John, what's this about?"
"You know why I'm here," John spat.
"Karl's murder. Project Erebus."
Stephen's expression didn't waver.
"Accusations, John. No proof."
John slammed the files on the desk.
"Karl's research. Echo-12. Your greed."
Stephen's eyes narrowed.
"You don't understand."
"I understand enough," John said.
"Genetic engineering. Hybrid species."
"Revolutionary," Stephen countered.
"At what cost?" John demanded.
"Karl's warnings. Uncontrollable consequences."
Stephen sneered.
"Karl was old-fashioned."
John's anger boiled.
"You killed him."
Stephen stood, towering.
"I protected our work."
John's eyes locked onto Stephen's.
"You'll pay for what you've done."
Stephen smirked.
"You can't stop me, John."
Suddenly, the door burst open.
Officer Jameson entered.
"Stephen, you're under arrest."
John's surprise turned to relief."You're taking him down?"
Jameson nodded.
"We've been investigating."
"Project Erebus. Echo-12."
"Enough evidence to bring him in."
Stephen's smile faltered.
"It's over," John said.
Stephen's eyes widened.
"Impossible," he stammered.
Jameson handcuffed him.
"Rights, Stephen. You know the drill."
As Jameson read Stephen his rights, John felt a mix of emotions: relief, anger, and sadness. He thought about Uncle Karl and all the lives lost due to Stephen's greed.
Stephen's gaze locked onto John.
"This isn't over."
John stood firm.
"It's just beginning."
Jameson led Stephen out.
John followed, determined.
To see justice served.
Outside, reporters swarmed.
"Stephen Harris, arrested."
"Project Erebus scandal."
John's anonymity ended.
He became the whistleblower.
Jameson approached him.
"John, you're safe now."
John nodded, grateful.
"What's next?" he asked.
"Testimony. Trial."
"Ensuring Stephen pays."
Jameson's expression turned serious.
"Be cautious, John."
"Threats?"
Jameson nodded.
"Project Erebus has roots."
"Deep, powerful connections."
John steeled himself.
"I won't back down."
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Beneath the surface
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