As Lexi dug deeper into LaGrange's dealings, she encountered a complex web of shell companies, secret bank accounts, and clandestine meetings. She discovered that LaGrange was using his position to funnel city contracts to his own businesses, and that he was embezzling millions of dollars in taxpayer money.
Sophia handed Lexi a USB drive containing documents and recordings that implicated LaGrange in a wide range of corrupt activities. Lexi was stunned by the scope of the evidence, and she knew that she had a blockbuster story on her hands.
Lexi was skeptical, but something about the message resonated with her. She decided to take a chance and see who would show up.
The message read: "Meet me at the old clock tower at midnight. Come alone."