Naomi's POV

We started the next morning with a list.

Leona sat across from me at the conference table, tying her curls into a tight knot as I spread the Sanborn materials across the surface.

"We need three things before we go near Elijah Cross," she said. "Legal cover, political leverage, and someone he doesn't see coming."

I nodded, already making notes. "Beatrice knows people in planning and zoning. I'll talk to her today. We need the Sanborn land frozen-no sudden transfers."

"I'll ...