Gomez,” Laura said, pulling him aside. “We need to act fast. Ryan Carter could be a flight risk if he gets wind of this.”

Gomez nodded, his face resolute. “I’ll get a warrant ready. We’ll bring him in for questioning as soon as possible.”

Laura thanked him, then leaned against the wall, her mind racing. She had seen the damage these cases could do, both to the victims and their families. The betrayal, the shattered trust—it lingered long after the legal proceedings were over.

But she also knew the importance of handling this delicately. Innocent lives were at stake, and one misstep could mean justice slipping through their fingers. It was a balancing act, and one she couldn’t afford to get wrong.