"This way, Eric, come with us."Eric never took his eyes off of Beauty's handcuffed appearance as he watched. It did not matter that the police were now closing in on him. Everything had proceeded precisely as expected. Eric reached into his pocket and took out his phone just as they were about to cuff him. He quickly typed a message to Sebastian, making sure it was succinct but understandable."Sebastian, Beauty and I have been arrested. It is done."The officers grabbed his phone just as he pressed the send button, and he did not resist. His job was completed."Let us go," one officer said, pulling him to the door.Eric took one final glance at the office that had functioned as the launchpad for his whole plan. The chaos that was about to break out was already apparent to him. He smiled and went along with the officers without a word.---Sebastian was in the midst of a tense meeting with Abigail and William Prime when his phone vibrated. He saw Eric's message as he squinted down a

Within Prime Enterprise, the vibrant energy was illuminated by the breaking dawn light that streamed through the tall glass windows. The company machine hummed with activity as staff hurried down hallways, phones rang nonstop, and meetings got underway. The atmosphere was tense but productive after the recent upheaval surrounding Beauty's arrest. Everyone was aware that the stakes had never been higher, and everyone was looking to Sebastian, the president, to lead the business through this difficult time.Sebastian remained composed and focused on outwitting his adversaries in spite of the increasing pressure. Ready to take on the long day ahead, he straightened his tie and went back to his desk. The ground floor receptionist was sitting at her desk, greeting guests and fielding phone calls. She was used to the steady stream of people entering and leaving Prime Enterprise, but something felt a little off today. A man came into the lobby and walked up to her desk; he was wearing a si

“Tell me, where is the President now?!” The receptionist who had called William Prime responded, "He is in his office right now, sir."William Prime hurried into the Prime Enterprise, his expression mixed with concern and frustration. As he exited the elevator, the tension in the air was palpable. He walked purposefully down the corridor until he reached Sebastian's office. The door was still ajar, and a small crowd of security and medical personnel gathered outside. His heart pounded in his chest as he pushed through the crowd and entered.Sebastian was now conscious, propped up in a chair with a blanket wrapped around his shoulders. He appeared weak but alert, his eyes slightly dazed as if still processing what had occurred. Abigail stood nearby, arms folded tightly across her chest, her face grim. Jonathan Woods remained by the door, pacing restlessly, while the head of security led a team that searched the office for additional clues."Sebastian!" William hurried to his side, h

When the door behind Sebastian and the officers closed, William Prime had a stormy expression on his face. His keen eyes followed their every move until they were completely hidden from view. He then took out his phone without waiting a second. He quickly and decisively tapped to summon Don Carten, the family attorney.Don was renowned for his accuracy and strategic thinking, making him the kind of ally William most needed at the moment. The phone scarcely rang twice before a steady, deep voice picked up."Mr. William, what is happening? I received your message.""Don, this is urgent. I need you here at Prime Enterprise right away," William said, pacing back and forth, his voice a low growl. "Sebastian has been arrested. There is foul play going on, and we are in the middle of it."Although there was a discernible change in tone, Don's voice stayed composed. "I am headed that way. Give me twenty minutes.”William abruptly ended the call and exhaled, running his hand through his hair i

The noise from the crowd outside finally subsided as William let out a sharp exhale inside Prime Enterprise. Though the tension in his chest subsided a little, it was still very much present.His cell phone rang. He noticed Don Carten's name flash across the screen as he glanced at it. William responded right away."Don, tell me you have good news."Don spoke in a cool, direct tone. "The bail for Sebastian has been approved. He is about to be released. But the case is still open, William. The police made it clear that Sebastian might be taken into custody once more at any time unless we could produce proof that would clear him. We need to act fast."When William learned about the bail, his shoulders relaxed slightly. "Good," he said, his tone low and determined. "Take him out of there. I will handle it from here."Don paused for a moment before continuing, his tone serious. "William, there is something else you should know. The police are looking into Prime Enterprise's operations, p