Front Page Reckoning

Evander stood by the tall windows of his study, phone pressed to his ear. The morning light cast sharp shadows across his face as he spoke in low, careful tones.

"Miriam, I need your help."

The voice on the other end was crisp, professional. Miriam Holt controlled half the news outlets in the country. Her media empire could make or break reputations with a single phone call.

"Evander Mercer asking