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Chapter 13: Corporate Politics

Alex stood before the towering Drake Conglomerate headquarters, its glass and chrome structure piercing the morning sky. Inhaling deeply, he straightened his jacket - the best one he had, yet noticeably more informal than the suits passing by him.

As he neared the security desk, a guard gave him a disapproving once-over.

"Would you like some assistance?" Asked the guard, indicating through his tone that he preferred to be doing something different.

Alex confirmed “I am here for the board meeting”, attempting to appear assured.

The guard snorted. "Right. And I'm here to buy the building. Listen, pal, deliveries are around back."

"You don't understand. I'm Alex Carter-Drake. I'm supposed to-"

"Drake?" The guard's eyebrows shot up. "Let me get my supervisor."

A moment later, a well-dressed woman in her forties approached, her heels clicking against the marble floor.

"I'm Ms. Peterson, head of security. There seems to be some confusion," she said, her smile not reaching her eyes.

"There'
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