The woman’s gaze lingered momentarily on the document retrieved from the agent’s bag before her attention refocused on John. “Before we can disclose anything, you’ll need to sign this,” she stated firmly, swiftly sliding the document and a pen across the table to him.
John was baffled. His mind teemed with questions. What did she mean by this? It seemed he wouldn’t unearth the truth unless he complied with her demand. “It’s a non-disclosure agreement,” the woman clarified, gesturing to the document. “It implies that whatever we share with you is classified, and you’re forbidden from discussing it with others.”