Clad in a sleek navy tuxedo suit, Leander strode into the Veritas Group headquarters straight from his car. The suit perfectly fit his body, reflecting the company’s innovative values. All of a sudden, a group of employees rushed over, warmly greeting him with smiles and open arms.Approaching Leander with a swift nod, the man who seemed to be the Chief Operation Officer, Edward Robinson, extended a handshake. “Master Leander, welcome to Veritas Conglomerate!” "Thank you, I’m delighted to be here," Leander smiled back, exuding confidence. He quickly moved on to exchange brisk handshakes with the rest of the company's key staff around himHe hurriedly followed Edward and top executives through the bustling corridors of the company's headquarters, led by Mr. Parker, until they reached the imposing glass skyscraper that housed the administration facility and its workers.As they burst onto the final floor, Leander, their fresh CEO and president, came into view. Instantly, every person

But then, he couldn't believe what he saw.Leander exhaled sharply, snatching a compact rectangular object and swiftly scrutinizing the body. Recognizing it as a hard drive, his eyes widened in astonishment at the label. He whispered the words on it, "Goldstein's Assets," his heart racing.Uncertainty ate at him as he traced his finger over the label. Was this truly the real hard drive? Could it have been switched out or tampered with?Glancing around, Leander's chest tightened with anxiety. His eyes locked onto a sleek monitor resting on the table. Without hesitation, he plugged in the hard drive, eager to verify its authenticity through a quick test.Plugging the USB cable into the hard drive and computer, the monitor instantly flashed with a notification, indicating an external device was recognized. Dancing across the keyboard, his fingers swiftly accessed the drive.The screen flashed a list of documents pertaining to Veritas Conglomerate and some other entities which are subsid

The sun edged above the horizon as Leander swiftly disembarked an American airline flight that touched down smoothly at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Navigating the busy terminal, he tightly held onto his carry-on and headed straight for the information desk.Leander was met by a smiling attendant at the desk. His eyebrow shot up, eyes brimming with eager anticipation and nervous energy. Urgently, he asked, "Sorry please, where's the quickest taxi route to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital?"The attendant provided clear direction on the best route to the hospital via taxi as it would be quicker than public transport.Leander expressed his gratitude and swiftly headed outside the airport to hail a taxi. Stepping into the sultry summer air, his senses were overwhelmed by his first time stepping his foot on the American soil. His eyes darted from one marvel to another - the grand natural landscapes, striking architectural wonders, bustling crowds of pedestrians, and sleek road netw

Brianna let out a sigh of relief, her heart racing as she spotted Leander's return. With a furrowed brow and a quick stride, she confronted him, her voice tinged with agitation. "Leander, where have you been? I couldn't reach your contact"Leander's eyebrow shot up in a silent apology as Brianna clasped his hand. He exhaled softly, "I'm sorry for that. I was away; traveling to the States”Brianna's breath hitched, her eyes narrowing in confusion. "Okay, and where did you travel, Leander?"Leander's heart raced as he blurted out, "I went to visit my father in the United States""Really?" Brianna's surprised tone crackled with energy. She continued, a genuine smile lighting up her face. "How has the journey been? But Leander, you are meant to inform me that you won't be around. I was just worried all day and night”Leander mumbled an apology, then swiftly added, "Honestly, the sudden news about traveling to the United States caught me off guard. Once it sunk in, I knew I had to move qui

Frustrated with himself, Leander cursed for giving into Brianna’s insistence. He regretted handing his jacket to Camila. Yet, the deed was irreversible now, leaving him no room for second thoughts.Leander was met with mocking laughter from Rex, who had been lurking in the shadows. His eyes sparkled with delight as he saw Leander’s brow furrow in a scowl. Rex interpreted this humiliation as a triumph over Leander. Little did he know, the real journey had not even begun.As the party was coming to an end, Leander couldn’t help but notice a gorgeous young lady. Her beauty was intoxicating—smooth, spotless light skin and standing at 5'9". She caught Leander's eye immediately, and any man would be lucky to have her as their dream woman.He didn't hesitate, quickly grabbing his jacket and weaving through the crowd to approach the ethereal lady before she left the hall.But as he tried to catch up with her, the moving crowd blocked his path. He knew if she disappeared from his view, he migh