Chapter 109

Derrick considered the suggestion for a moment, his fingers drumming against the desk. “You’re right,” he said, his expression thoughtful. “Julie’s the perfect choice. She’s observant, she’s discreet, and she has no ties to the Baxters.”

Derrick nodded, his mind already turning over the possibilities. “That’s right,” he said, his voice gaining conviction. “We can use the survey as a cover. Tell Julie to keep her ears open while she’s over there. If the Baxters have been snooping around, someone will have noticed something.”

Tom raised an eyebrow, a hint of admiration in his gaze. “I like it,” he said. “Julie could be our secret weapon.”

Derrick’s eyes gleamed with satisfaction as the plan took shape in his mind. “We’ll need to give Julie some backup,” he said, his voice thoughtful. “Someone to handle any tech issues or logistics while she’s on the ground. And someone who can handle themselves if things get messy.”

Tom nodded, his gaze darkening as he considered the potential dangers.