Chapter 8: Inquiries and Subtle Moves

Kerrigan spent the next few hours immersed in the meticulous task of reviewing documents related to the restructuring. She had instructed Natalie to quietly gather any paperwork related to the reassignment of Stevic and Lear, while also looking for any irregularities in security protocols that might hint at foul play.

As she worked, a knock at the door pulled her from her thoughts. Natalie entered, a worried look on her face.

“Kerrigan, I’ve been going through the records like you asked,” she began, holding up a folder. “There’s something strange here. Stevic and Lear were reassigned to different divisions, but the orders came directly from the board, not Breanna. And there’s no record of Breanna approving the transfers.”

Kerrigan’s heart sank. The board’s involvement confirmed her worst fears. “Who signed off on the orders?”

Natalie hesitated, her eyes filled with concern. “It was Kelan.”

The name sent a surge of anger through Kerrigan. Kelan had been meddling with her security, and