BBC Newspaper was the largest newspaper in Sabaody, and its circulation consistently ranked among the highest in the world.
The staff were just about to leave for the day when a woman hurried in. Editor-in-chief Dani glanced up, then sprang from his seat in excitement. "Shakky! What brings you here? Every time you visit, you bring us a surprise. I'm sure this time is no different. Please, sit down!"
Dani eagerly brought Shakky a chair himself. She looked around and shook her head. "Editor Dani, I think we'd better speak in private."
Dani's eyes darted. With a newspaperman's instincts, he caught the scent of a big story in her expression.
Shakky ran a bar on the surface, but her intelligence network was exceptional. She often sold newspapers exclusive scoops.
Of course, she charged outrageous prices every time. But the stories she brought were always major news.
At first, BBC Newspaper had refused to work with her because her price was too high. She sold her information to another paper instead, and its sales immediately soared. BBC Newspaper had watched with envy.
After dealing with her a few times, Dani learned that her scoops were worth every Beli.
"All right. Come this way."
Knowing it was important and that Shakky did not want to be overheard, Dani quickly led her into his office. Once inside, he shut the door and windows. "Shakky, what big story have you brought us this time? I'm always eager to hear what you've found."
"This may be tricky for you. It involves the government. I don't know whether you'll have the nerve to follow it up."
Shakky gave him fair warning. Dani's expression shifted. "The government? That is tricky. But people in our line of work have principles and professional ethics. If your information is true