Synopsis

The news landed like a blow: the Research Centre location was off. A more profitable bid had been accepted by the council. Nick stood stunned, the implications of the loss weighing heavily upon him. He sought out Terese, frustration boiling over as he recounted the setback. She offered quiet reassurance, a gentle reminder of Paul’s untrustworthy nature. Elsewhere, Georgia found a dark amusement in Nick's misfortune. Meanwhile, Karl, ever pragmatic, began to outline strategies for securing Pa