How did you get these? I worked in the media office, made copies before I left. I knew they'd erase everything. Lila leaned forward. But that's not even the biggest thing.
Look at this. She handed over a financial report that appeared to be part of a larger document. I found this when I was cleaning out old files. It's from the Grayson Family Foundation. Danielle and Noah scanned the page together.
Listed under student welfare initiatives was a dedicated fund of over $200,000 annually. What's this for? Danielle asked. It's their slush Layla explained. Money to make problems go away.
Medical bills, transfers, settlements, anything to keep the football program's reputation clean. Noah's eyes widened. This connects Tyler's family directly to the cover-ups. It's not just the university protecting athletes, it's targeted money. Look at this one, Layla said, pointing to a practice video file dated 2 days before Foundation Week.
Noah clicked play. The footage showed the cheerleaders rehearsing the same pyramid from the halftime show. Sierra stood at the base position, looking over her shoulder repeatedly. Skip ahead to the last run-through, Layla instructed. The video jumped forward.
There it was. Sierra glancing toward the tunnel entrance, where Tyler stood watching. A barely perceptible nod passed between them. 20 Seconds later, the formation shifted. With Sierra announcing Danielle would take the top position for the real show.
Play it frame by frame, Danielle said, her voice barely above a whisper. Noah slowed the footage. Sierra's eyes meeting Tyler's. His subtle nod. Her smile.
Evidence of conspiracy captured in pixels and preserved by someone who knew exactly what to look for. They planned it, Danielle breathed. They actually planned to drop me. They've been working together for years, Layla said. Tyler points, Sierra delivers.
Logan and the others do the dirty work. Dean Holloway cleans up. But they've never been this bold before. Because I fought back, Danielle said, touching her injured shoulder. That first day on the field.
Layla nodded. You did what I couldn't. You stood up to them. Near midnight, Danielle watched as Noah continued loading footage frame by frame. Each image revealed more of the conspiracy.