Drowning in Regret

Gideon took the documents from Dalton, his hand trembling slightly as he held them.

After a long pause, Gideon finally said in a low, cold voice, "Leave!"

"Yes, sir," Dalton responded respectfully and left the room.

It was only after Dalton had been gone for a while that Gideon finally opened the documents.

Just one glance at the photos and text made him slam them shut on the desk with a loud "ban