It was replaced by a dawning realization of the gravity and horror of Gabriel’s revelations. The room grew tense as they grasped the chilling truth behind the bizarre story. Their faces shifted from amusement to concern as the potential danger became clear.
One officer’s expression turned serious, his initial disbelief giving way to a grim understanding of the situation. The story of organized crime involving trained monkeys was starting to seem less far-fetched and more plausible.