SUDDEN REAPPEARANCE

The next morning, Philip arrived at the Aton Empire office early. The sun was just beginning to rise, casting a golden hue over the city skyline. Philip was still processing the events of the previous day, where significant breakthroughs in the investigation had led to mounting pressure and unanswered questions.

As he entered the office, he was greeted by a flurry of activity. Staff members moved swiftly through the corridors, their faces etched with a mixture of determination and exhaustion. The weight of Barry Aton’s death and the ongoing investigation hung heavily over everyone.

Philip headed straight for the boardroom, where a meeting was about to begin. The room was filled with senior executives and board members, all waiting for him to start. As Philip took his seat at the head of the table, he could feel the weight of their expectations.

“Good morning,” Philip began, his voice steady despite his fatigue. “We have a lot to cover today, so let’s get started.”

The meeting kicked o