ARMAND ARMSTRONG; BILLIONAIRE ON A MISSION

Chapter Twenty-four

Bright and Daniel exchanged a confused glance, their faces scrunched up in puzzlement.

"What money?" they reply in unison, their voices laced with genuine confusion.

Armand's expression remains calm, but his eyes narrow slightly. "Don't play dumb, gentlemen. If you want my forgiveness, you need to be completely honest with me."

Bright and Daniel look at each other again, their confusion evident. "But...we didn't take any money," Bright says, his voice laced with bewilderment.

Daniel nodded in agreement, his eyes wide with confusion. "Yeah, we have no clue what money you're talking about, Mr. Armstrong."

Armand reached out for his phone and placed a call, his eyes fixed on Bright and Daniel.

After a brief moment, Vanessa answered, "Hello, Sir. What can I do for you?"

Armand's response was curt. "My office, now. Your attention is needed."

He hung up without waiting for a response.

Bright and Daniel exchanged a nervous glance, their minds racing with possibilities.

Five minutes later,