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Chapter 510: The Eyes in the Dark
Chapter 510: The Eyes in the DarkThe parking garage beneath the EMC building was a tomb of cold air and the smell of damp concrete. In the furthest corner, tucked away from the security cameras, sat a nondescript dark sedan. Inside, Gregor sat as still as a statue. He did not have the radio on, nor did he check his personal messages. His entire focus was on the digital tablet glowing in his lap.For twenty-four hours, Gregor had been a ghost, trailing Williams Jesse through the city. He had compiled a list of movements that painted a dark picture. Williams had not been at home last night; instead, he had been seen in the East District—a place where the police only went in pairs—meeting with some gang members. Furthermore, Gregor’s internal monitors showed that Williams had made three desperate, failed attempts to hack into the very servers he was supposed to manage. James’s new security blocks were holding, but the frequency of the attacks suggested a man who was running out of time
Chapter 509: The Countdown
Chapter 509: The CountdownThe heavy oak door clicked shut as Williams Jesse exited the chairman’s office. Mr. Sterling did not move. He remained standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, staring out at the sprawling skyline of Emerald Falls. The sun was beginning to dip, casting long, jagged shadows across the glass towers of the business district.Inside his mind, a storm was brewing. His heart hammered against his ribs, a rhythmic reminder of the gamble he had just accepted."Eighty million dollars," Sterling whispered to the empty room.He turned away from the window and looked at his desk. For decades, he had built his reputation on being a shrewd, untouchable leader. But today, Williams had stripped away his control. By nine o’clock tonight, the life he knew would either be amplified by unimaginable wealth or destroyed by handcuffs and a prison cell."There is no middle ground," he muttered, his voice cold. "Rich or ruined."He sat back in his leather chair and rubbed his temples
Chapter 508: Afternoon Rounds
Chapter 508: Afternoon RoundsMr. Sterling sat in his office reviewing quarterly reports when his phone buzzed with an internal call. He glanced at the screen and saw his son’s extension.“Yes, Jaxon,” he answered without preamble.“Can I come see you? I need to discuss something.”Sterling checked his watch. Two fifteen. His next meeting wasn’t until three. “Make it quick. I have fifteen minutes.”“I’ll be right there.”Sterling set his phone down and returned to the reports spread across his desk. EMC’s numbers looked solid on paper, but he knew better. The virus he and Williams had planted was quietly siphoning funds into offshore accounts, small amounts that wouldn’t trigger immediate alarms but would add up significantly over time.A knock at the door interrupted his thoughts.“Come in.”Jaxon entered and closed the door behind him. He looked nervous, hands fidgeting with something in his pocket.“Sit down,” Sterling said. “What’s this about?”Jaxon took the chair across from the
Chapter 507
Chapter 507“Ana Davies,” Kate said loudly. Several people on the sidewalk turned to look. “I want to talk to you.”“I’m on my lunch break,” Ana replied.“I don’t care what you’re on. You got me in trouble yesterday and we need to discuss it.”“You got yourself in trouble,” Ana said. “I didn’t do anything except my job.”Kate’s face flushed red. “Your job? Your job is to be a secretary. Not to cause problems for senior staff members.”“I wasn’t causing problems. I was delivering files.”“You were being disrespectful and arrogant.”Cara stepped between them. “Mrs. Carl, maybe this isn’t the best place for this conversation.”“I wasn’t talking to you,” Kate snapped.“And Ana doesn’t want to talk to you,” Cara shot back. “So why don’t you go somewhere else and cool off?”Kate looked like she wanted to say more, but a security guard from EMC had noticed the confrontation and was walking toward them. Kate saw him coming and her expression shifted.“This isn’t over,” she said to Ana. “My fa
Chapter 506: Lunch Break
Chapter 506: Lunch Break Ana Davies locked her desk drawer and grabbed her purse, ready for her lunch break. The morning had been exhausting with back-to-back meetings and endless paperwork. She needed air and distance from her desk. “Ana, wait up,” Cara Hart called from down the hallway. Ana paused at the elevator bank. “Hey. Going to lunch?” “If you are.” Cara joined her and pressed the down button. “I’m starving. Skipped breakfast.” The elevator arrived and they stepped inside along with three other employees. Ana pressed the button for the ground floor and the doors slid shut. “How was your weekend?” Cara asked. “Quiet. Caught up on some reading. You?” “Busy.” Cara lowered her voice slightly. “Had to help Mr. Wood with something work related.” Ana glanced at her but said nothing. The other employees in the elevator were too close for any real conversation. The elevator reached the lobby and they exited into the midday rush. Employees streamed toward the cafeteri
Chapter 505
Chapter 505Two hours later, Alisha was reviewing a termination file when her office phone rang. The caller ID showed an internal extension from the fifteenth floor.“Alisha Carl,” she answered.“It’s Jaxon.” His voice sounded strained. “Can you come up to my office?”“I’m busy.”“It’s important.”Alisha glanced at her schedule. She had a meeting in thirty minutes but technically she was free right now. “Fine. Give me five minutes.”She saved her work and took the elevator up to the executive floor. Jaxon’s office was at the far end, the door slightly ajar. She knocked anyway before entering.Jaxon sat behind his desk, looking worse than he had in weeks. The bruises on his face had faded but new stress lines had appeared around his eyes and mouth. He gestured for her to close the door.“What’s going on?” Alisha asked, remaining standing.“I need your help with something.”“With what?”Jaxon pulled a small USB device from his desk drawer and held it up. “Do you know what this is?”“A f
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