None of our business

Anna Lies: *Her eyes flick to the clock on the wall, the hands seemingly racing towards 8 PM. She's been at her desk since dawn, ensuring everything is in order for the day, and now, she's preparing for the meeting with the confidential informant. Despite her reservations about Bentley Burden' behavior the night before, the thrill of a potential case-changing lead is too much to ignore.*

Bentley Burden: *Bentley Burden emerges from his office, looking more tense than usual. He glances at Anna, his eyes flickering with something unreadable.* "Slight change of plan we travel together, I called for a cab. Ready Lies?"

Anna Lies: *Anna looks up from her computer, where she's been reviewing the latest updates on the McDonaldson case. She takes a deep breath, her mind racing with the implications of the evening's meeting.* "Yes, Mr. Burden. I've got everything we need."

Bentley Burden: *Bentley Burden nods, his expression unreadable.* "Good. We're leaving in five."

Anna Lies: *Anna Lies can't shake off that gut feeling, it's almost as if something is warning her not to trust this guy any longer. His inappropriate behavior after she turned him down and now she is supposed to join him somewhere far away from the firm. But time runs out and ten minutes later the both of them are sitting in the back of the cab heading for the meeting*

Bentley Burden: *They arrive at the café downtown, the rain still hammering against the windows. Bentley Burden checks his watch impatiently.* "Anna, it would be best if we split up from here and make sure we're not seen together."

Anna Lies: *Her eyes dart around the dimly lit café, her hand tightening around her notebook. She nods firmly.* "I'll take a table in the back, Mr. Burden. You can join me when the coast is clear." *her heart beats like a drum, the situation is getting weirder by the minute. For all she knows if something happens, there is no evidence or whatsoever that she even joined him to the meeting at all*

Bentley Burden: And Anna, if the going gets tough, get going and think about yourself only. Since there is so much at stake and given Macdonaldson's history, they won't hesitate to call in for help from people who don't recognize any authority and are careless in regard to legislation and law enforcement.

Anna Lies: *Her heart races as she nods, understanding the gravity of the situation. She takes a seat at the back of the café, her eyes scanning the room for any signs of their elusive informant.* "Of course, Mr. Burden. I'll keep a low profile and be ready to leave at a moment's notice." *by suggesting this, he actually acknowledged there was an element of threat, risk, coming from foul play. She pondered, was he in fact scripting this whole meeting himself and moving on with his plot, introducing the circumstances that would enable him to harm her?

Anna Lies: *Nods, feeling the gravity of the situation settling heavily upon her shoulders.* "Understood, Mr. Burden. I'll be as inconspicuous as possible." She watches as Bentley Burden takes a seat at the bar, his eyes never leaving the door.