The Consortium's Downfall

The Provost's organization, which helped hide Zobrist, faces collapse as its involvement in the plague crisis is exposed.

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Harboring a Client

The Agreement with Zobrist The Secret Deal Bertrand Zobrist approaches the Consortium through Sienna Brooks. The Provost agrees to provide him with a safe haven to work on his "project." He does not ask questions, following the Consortium's policy. The Easy Money For a year, Zobrist pays handsomely, and the Consortium keeps him hidden from the WHO and Sinskey. The Provost is pleased with the arrangement. The First Signs of Trouble Zobrist becomes increasingly erratic, and the Provost begins to worry, but he upholds his promise to protect the client's secrecy.

The Crisis Unfolds

The Disavowal of Vayentha The Failed Mission Vayentha, the field agent, fails to keep Langdon under control. The Provost is forced to disavow her, but she continues to operate independently, leading to her death. The Video Revelation When the Provost finally watches Zobrist's video, he realizes the true nature of the plague. He contacts Sinskey to cooperate, breaking his own protocol. The Arrest At the end, the Provost is arrested by Turkish police, along with Ferris. The Consortium's reputation is destroyed, and the organization faces legal consequences.

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