Chapter 123: A Confession and a Public Apology
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We started with Chief Olumide. We explained to him about the woman and her idea of giving help. He was a little cautious but agreed to meet her.
The place is Olumide mansion. The woman came with a look in her eyes showing determination. She began to explain how long she worked for Thorne, but now her conscience started disturbing her. She understood the group's actions were wrong and decided to help stop them.
Anya gave much information about Thorne's network. She explained how it is organized and what they plan to do in the future. Anya spoke about secret places, hidden bank accounts, and important people's roles in the system. This information was very surprising and caused big changes in the game.
Eki, Dapo, and Chief Olumide begin to make a plan once they understand the situation better. They recognize that being very careful is important because Thorne is very dangerous and will stop at nothing to protect his empire.
They decided to share what they found. They thought about telling everyone in the world about Thorne and his team, believing this would cause many people to think badly of them. They know it is very dangerous, but they think there is no other choice for them now.
He arranges a press conference. It was a courageous act, but he took this dangerous decision for one main reason: to defend his family's honour and reveal the truth. This big news happened on live TV, and people everywhere around the world could watch it when the leader of the strong Olumide family said something very surprising.
Chief Olumide discussed how his family was involved in the "Moonlight Lease" scandal, explaining that they exploited artists and profited from their skills. He revealed this information as a public apology for everyone to witness, which shocked many individuals within the art community.
The big change comes when a press conference happens. After that, people begin to look at the Olumide family differently. They are not seen just as victims now but also as people who have done bad things. However, their confession gave inspiration to others to act. It was a request for justice.
Eki, Dapo, and Ayo are the ones who showed everyone what was hidden in this art world. Many journalists came to talk with them, and their stories went everywhere around the earth. People from everywhere in the world felt very sad and wondered a lot about why this happened and who did it.
Thorne and his group were making efforts to protect themselves, but others had bad opinions about them, causing them to lose some influence. Even so, they stayed threatening. Eki, Dapo and Ayo knew it was important to keep watchful.
More discoveries appeared during the inquiry into Thorne and his team. The group participated in things such as human trafficking, drug smuggling, and even terrorist activities. It seemed like a web of corruption that reached high levels within society.
Eki, Dapo and Ayo felt a very strong need to solve this problem and catch the bad people. They knew it might take much time and be dangerous, but they were ready for that.
They had a big argument, struggling for something much larger than just them. They fought for equality, to show the truth and to create a better future—they will keep going until their goal is reached.
Eki and Dapo stayed in a very tiny apartment, with dim lights and lots of papers all around. Their laptops were on, showing how much their lives had changed, but they kept strong to find out Thorne's secrets more than ever before.
"Dapo expressed, 'We are getting close.' His voice sounded full of hope. 'We start to sense the bigger picture.'"
Eki's eyes looked at the papers on the table. She spoke with a knowing voice, "It is like a puzzle with many pieces," she replied. "We are solving it by unravelling each thread."
They were occupied with financial papers, searching for hidden accounts and speaking to people who might have details. This work made them feel very exhausted but also thrilled. They were going after a powerful group, and each discovery made them feel proud.
Dapo moved his head from side to side and said, "I am surprised how much they can affect. They seem part of everything."
Eki took a deep breath and sighed. "Seems like they want to make a new world where everything is controlled by them."
Suddenly, when Eki and Dapo were getting ready to keep working on their research, they heard a knock at the door. They looked at each other with worry; nobody was supposed to know where they were staying.
Eki moved slowly, her fingers just barely touching the door handle. She tried to peek through a small hole, but she could not see anything. Eki inhaled deeply and turned the door handle.
On the other side, a young girl who looked like she was in her early twenties had a face that seemed light and tired. Eki felt he had seen her before somewhere but could not remember exactly where from.
"Can I help you?" Eki asked, her voice filled with caution.
The woman hesitated, her eyes darting around nervously. "I... I have information," she stammered. "About Thorne."
Eki and Dapo stare at each other with hope sparkling in their eyes. They do not know this woman or understand what she desires, but they feel a strong curiosity to learn more about her intentions.
"Come in," Eki said, stepping aside.
The lady walked into the apartment and her eyes moved everywhere. She looked worried or scared like she was thinking something bad would happen soon.
"I know," she says in a soft voice, like a whisper. "I have watched what you do."
Eki and Dapo exchanged glances with cautious eyes. They did not recognize this woman, and they were uncertain about her purpose for being there.
"We need to talk," she said with a quick tone. "I can help you."
Eki and Dapo shared careful glances. They did not know who this lady was or why she had come, but they were very excited about any kind of news.
"We're listening," Eki said, her voice steady.
The woman took a deep breath, her voice trembling a bit as she said, "My name is Anya. I was working with Thorne."
Eki and Dapo shared glances of surprise. This was a major advancement; they had been looking for someone within who had detailed information about Thorne's activities for a long time now.
"What can you tell us?" Dapo asked, his voice filled with anticipation.
Anya hesitated, her eyes filled with fear. "It's dangerous," she warned. "Thorne is ruthless."
Eki and Dapo nodded. They knew the risks.
"I may tell you about the secret place," Anya said. "This is where they make tools, their weapons."
Eki and Dapo exchanged a look of excitement. They had found what they needed.
"Where is it?" Dapo asked, his voice filled with urgency.
Any hesitation from Anya. "It is in a very distant place," she replied. "I do not know the exact place, but I can tell you some way to go."
Eki and Dapo looked at each other with serious faces. They needed to find this place because it holds secrets they must uncover.
"We are going," Eki said with much emotion. "We need to find it, we must keep trying and not give up."
Anya's eyes express respect as she nods and says, "You braver than me. But please be careful." Thorne is watching."
Eki and Dapo gazed at each other with very serious looks. They both knew about the dangers ahead, but they felt ready to meet them straight on. They had journeyed too far to give up now.
When Anya wanted to speak more, a loud sound from the apartment entrance interrupted her. The front door burst open with force, and many men in masks rushed inside, aiming guns at us.
Eki and Dapo exchanged terrified glances. Thorne had found them.
