Adrian's probe takes a disturbing and ominous detour when he uncovers a clandestine assembly of affluent nobles known as 'The Council of Shadows.' This mysterious group is cloaked in obscurity and has profound ties to Cedric McAllister's demise. Faced with escalating pressure from the head of the police department to wrap up the case, Adrian is left with a choice between chasing the truth or yielding to the powers that aim to muzzle him.